Is your summer garden already fading? Learn which native asters work for sunny, shady, dry and wet spots, why late-season blooms matter for pollinators, and why fall is a great...
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Milkweed is essential for monarch caterpillars, but adult monarchs need much more as they make their journey south. Discover the native flowers that provide critical fall nectar and learn how...
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Discover why planting fruit and nut trees is one of the best long-term investments you can make for your landscape. Learn when they'll begin producing, how long they'll bear fruit,...
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Late July isn't the end of planting season—it's the beginning of your fall garden. Learn what we're sowing now, which vegetables to start indoors, the best cover crops for healthy...
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Every spring we get excited to see our pollinators return, the buzzing of native bees, fluttering butterflies, moths, hoverflies, and more all arriving in search of food. The best way...
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Discover the rhythm of the seasons with our complete seed starting and planting guide. Learn which crops to start indoors, which to direct sow, and how to plan succession plantings...
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Learn how to take hardwood cuttings of figs, elderberries, grapes, mulberries, and more. These cuttings root reliably during the dormant season, making winter propagation an indispensable skill for any grower....
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Blueberries thrive in Western North Carolina when their soil mirrors the cool, acidic forest environments they naturally depend on. Fall and early winter are the ideal seasons to adjust pH,...
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