What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 7-8
August in USDA zones 7-8 presents a unique opportunity for gardeners to balance the waning summer heat with the promise of a bountiful fall harvest. These zones, characterized by their …
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Growing Black Raspberry vs. Blackberry vs. Mulberry: Which is Best?
"Here we go 'round the mulberry bush on a cold and frosty morning." So goes the children's song that's usually accompanied by a skipping dance and some playful laughs. But …
Earth Angel Rose
If you're dreaming of adding a touch of old-world charm and delightful fragrance to your garden, let me introduce you to the enchanting Earth Angel Rose. This lovely rose variety …
How a Reluctant Gardener Became a Fruit God
You don't have to believe in Zeus or Ra to believe that there is a fruit god. In fact, there might be a fruit god somewhere near you right now! …
Top Planted of 2024: What Our Community is Planting This Year
I hope you're excited as we gear up for another fruitful year of food gardening! Here at Food Gardening Network, your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create content …
Picking Raspberries and Love In the Garden
I love to garden, but I also love heading out to a pick-your-own farm to harvest seasonal bounties of berries, wildflowers, Fava beans, apples, pumpkins, and other goodies. The change …
A Season to Give Thanks
I am a firm believer that we should be thankful year-round and not rely on a specific month or season. That being said, it is a lot easier to think …
The Life and Times of Growing Boysenberries
Are you growing boysenberries? When I was young, we had oodles of berries growing (thanks, birds!), though we never grew boysenberry. My mother taught me never to grow raspberries or …
Growing a raspberry patch
I am definitely a berry girl, and raspberries are at the absolute top of my list. Part of it is the sweet, juicy goodness, and some of it is the …
Mazes, Rows, and Squares of Raspberries in the Garden – Which is Best?
"Ugh! You have raspberries!" is one thing I can always count on my mother to say when she visits my house. As I've let our once-manicured flower gardens turn into …
