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Blueberries and the Bear

Blueberries and the Bear

Read by Matilda Longbottom   Listen Now: adore blueberries. Not only are they packed with antioxidants, but they are also incredibly delicious. Whether in yogurt, cereal, plain, or baked into treats, they  
Our Pickle Barrel Strawberry Patch

Our Pickle Barrel Strawberry Patch

When I was ten years old, my father came up with a brilliant idea that would forever change our backyard and our taste buds: we were going to convert an  
The Joy of Growing Blueberries

The Joy of Growing Blueberries

I love blueberries. Not only are they full of antioxidants, they are just delicious. I like them in yogurt, cereal, just plain, and most definitely in baking. I decided that  
Fruit Hoarder

Fruit Hoarder

I am out for a walk in early June in Seattle when Anna, our neighbor on the corner, alerts me about her pears: “There’re going to be a lot of  
Honoring Rain in the Garden

Honoring Rain in the Garden

This article about the origins of water and rain in the garden, was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “April Showers.” It was written by  
Simple Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Tips

Simple Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Tips

Okay, I know there's something super attractive about all those lovely new gardening tools on display at your local gardening shop. That hand-forged garden fork is stunning, and the gleaming  
Winterizing your Orange Trees

Winterizing your Orange Trees

Many varieties of orange tree are cold-hardy. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted outdoors deserve