Feeding the Plants That Feed Us
Learn how to understand NPK values, hear what your plants are telling you, and build healthier soil biology using organic practices. Whether you're dealing with perennials that won't bloom, yellow...
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Gardening Through Unpredictable Seasons
Learn how to build a resilient landscape with native plants, deep roots, living ground covers, and layered food systems that support soil, wildlife, and long-term abundance through unpredictable seasons. From...
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Backyard Food Forests Made Simple
Food forests do not have to be big and complicated. Learn how to layer fruit trees, berries, herbs, native plants, pollinator flowers, and perennial crops together to create a productive,...
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Planting for Pollinators All Season Long
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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Beyond the Orchard: Why Every Fruit Grower Should Be Planting Natives
Learn how to make the most out of your orchard with our favorite native perennials. Give back to your soil, pollinators, and more with these low-maintenance native powerhouses.
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Understanding Bare Root Trees in Their First Year
Planting bare root trees correctly sets the foundation for years of growth. This guide walks through thoughtful site planning, understanding chill hours and nutrient needs, and what healthy establishment looks...
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Cut, Root, Repeat: Winter Plant Propagation for the Homestead
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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Seed Stratification at Home for Milkweed & Natives
In nature, native seeds rest through winter’s chill before sprouting in spring. By mimicking these conditions at home, you can give your seeds the same natural cue for strong germination....
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