Harvesting your Cranberries
The cranberry harvest is in the fall, from September to November, depending on the variety you’re growing. Some plants may start producing pickable berries as early as two years old; …
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Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing and Pollinating your Winter Squash Plants
Once your winter squash are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. …
The Right Way to Weed Your Asparagus Patch
When it comes to weeding asparagus, early and often is best. If you’ve used weed-free soil and well-rotted organic matter, and laid down mulch, you shouldn’t have a big weed …
The Right Way to Weed Your Thyme Patch
When it comes to weeding thyme, early and often is best. If you’ve used weed-free soil and well-rotted organic matter and laid down mulch or gravel, you shouldn’t have a …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Blueberries
Nurturing your new blueberry plants means having the right tools to do the job! These are some basic tools to consider. If you don’t already have some of these items, …
Lowbush Blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium)
Lowbush blueberries are often called “wild” blueberries, because they’re harvested in the wild. You can find them growing in sandy soil near meadows or forest clearings, or near the edges …
