Better Together: How Companion Planting with Oregano and Dill Keeps Pests Away Naturally At Boltz to Nutz, we believe farming works best when we let nature lead. That’s why co-cropping - or companion planting - is a big part of our strategy. Not only does it boost biodiversity and yield, ... Jun 6, 2025
Importance of Planting Pollinator Gardens: One Farmer’s View. Many of you might know that Boltz to Nutz Farm is an official Plant for Pollinators partner of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and it is a vital part of our overall mission in creating a biodi... Aug 31, 2023
Beneficial Garden Partners for Biodiverse Farming It can be tough to farm with no pesticides. Tomato hornworms, aphids, squash bugs and more can ravage your crops and rodents can destroy your equipment by building nests and chewing wires. Embracing y... Apr 14, 2023
Why Biodiverse? Why did Boltz to Nutz choose Biodiverse (or regenerative) agriculture over Organic agriculture? Good question, tough answer. On the surface, both practices seem basically the same however there are di... Apr 14, 2023
Livestock Guardian Dogs on the Farm Being a small, rural farm with livestock, Boltz to Nutz employs livestock guardian dogs. In our case, two Great Pyrenees brothers protect our sheep, chickens, barn cat and crops. Rio and Tinto are int... Apr 12, 2023