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Planting a Bare-Root Tree

After many years of growing our gardens & orchards thanks to Stark Bro’s Nursery, I’m pleased to announce that I have partnered with them this growing season. I’ll continue to share content about growing your own food, but now some of those plants have been provided by Stark Bros. Links to Stark Bro’s Nursery are …

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Best Wood Chip Mulch for Fruit Trees

Have you ever wondered what was the best wood chip mulch for fruit trees? I thought it was the pricey stuff from the garden center but I was so very wrong. We have a backyard orchard, and for the last two years, have mowed the lawn and carefully (so very carefully) used a string trimmer …

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Selecting fruit trees can be a daunting task but it doesn't have to be. Here are five things to consider to make your choices easier.

5 Tips for Selecting Fruit Trees

I have a quarter-acre property, and by the time we implement our garden plan, we will have 21 fruit trees! Can you imagine being able to grow your own fruits at home? I have quite a few friends who are also growing fruit trees now and more that are looking into it for their properties.  Whether you …

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Sometimes, a walk through the garden is all you need to lift your spirits and realize how good things are at this exact moment in time.

A Walk in the Garden

One of the most perfect roses in my garden. By Memorial Day weekend, most gardeners in our area are harvesting their first spring crops.  Strawberries, lettuce, spinach, spring onions, and even peas are starting to come in.  Well, they are for some people.  My garden isn’t quite there yet. Since contemplating listing the house for …

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Evolution of a Garden Plan

In 2008, my husband & I put in our first garden.  There was no garden plan, just me spending about $30 on random veggies I thought I would like to grow.  We tilled the ground (which was a nightmare – a lot of clay), and I marked out the beds and planted.  My oldest son …

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