Monarchs Need More Than Milkweed
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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Trees That Feed Generations
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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Plants That Do the Most
Discover plants that fill many roles in the garden. Learn how comfrey, Tulsi, mountain mint, skullcap, boneset, elderberry, native grasses, and other hardworking plants can support pollinators, build soil, provide...
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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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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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