Meet Blong Cha

Welcome to Blong's Garden

The lush and abundant Snoqualmie River Valley has a vibrant community of farmers. Blong has been a part of this community for 14 years, beginning as an apprentice on the Herb Farm and River View Farm in 1993. It is within this community that he gains and gives back knowledge on farming techniques and ways to improve the health and production of the land.

Products Available

Beets, bush beans, carrots, baby bok choy, cilantro, dill, arugula, lettuce, kale, chard, corn, pumpkins, squash, flowers, cucumbers, fava beans, and snap peas.

Growing Philosophy

“If you farm the same land intensively, you have to be conservative to keep the land fertile.”

--Blong Cha

Low Impact Farming Methods

Blong uses no commercial fertilizers, insecticides, or herbicides on his farm. To add nutrients to the soil he uses composted grass clippings, cow manure, and tilled-in crop stubble. Aphids seem to be the farm’s only real pest and only infest greens early in the season. Blong uses black plastic covering which creates enough heat to make the insects leave but not negatively impact his crop. Weeds are controlled by rototilling.

Water Quality

Blong’s Garden is located along the banks of the Snoqualmie River and is often subjected to floods. Blong’s farming methods and care of his land, ensure that any water or soil that drains off-site won’t harm fish or wildlife.