Building a Living Mulch
Living mulch uses low-growing perennials, grasses, sedges and spreading plants to gradually cover bare soil, reduce the amount of mulch a bed needs and make more of the garden itself...
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Resources
Building a Living Mulch
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Medicinal Perennials to Plant in Fall
Fall is the perfect time to plant medicinal perennials. Explore a variety of herbs and learn their traditional uses while creating a garden that supports pollinators, migrating birds, and beneficial...
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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Elderberries: Harvesting, Processing, and Planting
Learn how to harvest and process elderberries safely, make immune-boosting syrup, and discover why these native shrubs are worth planting in your own landscape. From processing tricks to favorite varieties,...
Sam Menne |
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The Power of Native Grasses: Rooted in Resilience
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...
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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The Benefits of Willow Trees
Few trees give back like willows. From anchoring streambanks and feeding pollinators to offering traditional medicine, learn how willows are true allies in the garden and beyond.
Sam Menne |
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Saving Heirloom Tomato Seeds at Home
Saving heirloom tomato seeds isn’t just about next year’s harvest, it’s about preserving history, flavor, and tradition. Learn how easy it is to save your own heirloom tomato varieties. When...
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