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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Picking the Perfect Potato Variety
Choosing the right seed potato starts with how you cook. In this blog, we guide you through our certified organic seed potato varieties and explain which are best for roasting,...
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How to Dwarf a Standard Tree
Many gardeners believe dwarf rootstock is the only way to grow compact fruit trees, but standard rootstocks can be successfully managed for size, health, and productivity. This guide explores easy...
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When to Plant What: A Complete Seed Starting & Sowing Guide for Zone 7 & Beyond
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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