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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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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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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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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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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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,...
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Native grasses do far more than fill a landscape with beauty. They stabilize soil with roots that can stretch 10 feet underground, provide forage for wildlife and livestock, and support...
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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,...
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