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How to Propagate a Blueberry Bush from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide
I have zero regrets about planting blueberry bushes in my yard. In fact, they are my prized plants! My daughter will in fact, only eat blueberries in season, from our …
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10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
Putting It All Together — A Year in the Life of Healthy Soil
If soil could talk, it would remind us that it doesn’t live by days or hours—it lives by seasons. The rhythm of soil care follows the cycles of growth, rest, …
Soil pH and Mineral Balance
If soil is the body of the garden, then pH is its heartbeat. Too acidic, and certain nutrients are locked away. Too alkaline, and others wash through unused. Striking the …
Berries: Sweet Soil Secrets
Few things taste like summer more than a handful of sun-warmed berries. Whether it’s strawberries dipped straight from the patch, raspberries tumbling into morning yogurt, or blueberries staining your fingers, …
Fruit Trees: Soil for the Long Haul
Planting a fruit tree is an act of hope. Unlike lettuce, which rewards you in weeks, or tomatoes, which fill your baskets in a season, a fruit tree takes years …
The A-to-Z of Soil Health
Every gardener knows that when you start talking about soil, the conversation quickly fills with words that sound like they came out of a science lab: pH, humus, tilth, mycorrhizae. …
Why Healthy Soil Means Healthy Food
The first bite of a sun-ripened tomato, still warm from the vine, can make you pause mid-chew. It’s juicy, complex, sweet with just the right balance of acidity. Compare that …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
How to Choose the Best Lights for Growing Berries Indoors
While we often think of berries as outdoor plants, you can grow some berries indoors as long as you have the best lights for growing them. And what's not to …
