Winterizing Figs
Learn how to protect tender fig wood, preserve next year’s breba (first) crop, and set your trees up for a stronger, earlier harvest. From smart siting and heavy mulching to...
Sam Menne |
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Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants: Techniques & Tips
Learn how to overwinter tender perennial plants in Western North Carolina. Learn tips on protecting tropicals, medicinals, and container-grown herbs like turmeric, lemongrass, rosemary, and lavender before the first hard...
Sam Menne |
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How to Build Healthy Soil This Fall
Fall is the season to feed your soil. Learn why phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter matter most now, and how amendments, compost, and cover crops set your garden up for...
Sam Menne |
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Fall Perennial Planting Guide
Discover how planting perennials in fall helps your garden grow bigger, more vibrant plants next season. Learn which WNC native perennials to plant now, how to fertilize for strong roots,...
Sam Menne |
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Fall Cover Cropping: Building Healthy Soil
Restore your garden beds through the fall and winter with cover crops. From winter rye and winter wheat to crimson clover and Austrian winter peas, these plants protect your soil,...
Sam Menne |
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How to Harvest & Cure Garlic + Seed Garlic Varieties for Preorder
Learn when and how to harvest and cure your garlic for long-lasting storage and flavor. Plus, get a sneak peek at our seed garlic pre-orders, featuring both organic and conventional varieties...
Sam Menne |
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Cool Seasoning Crops & Gardening
The bees are buzzing and the flowers are blooming. The question is, do you have what your garden needs this spring to be its best self? Back away from the...
Ashley Reid |
