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How to Plant a Fruit Tree

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it... (more)

Brian Barth
February 24, 2020
Fruit Trees in the Nude

We typically think of spring as prime planting season, but when it comes to deciduous... (more)

Brian Barth
February 23, 2020
Are Turkeys the New Backyard Chickens?

There are two types of people at Thanksgiving: those for whom eating turkey does not... (more)

Brian Barth
November 25, 2019
Four Offseason Gardening Projects to Get You Ahead for Next Year

Late fall, after the last crops have been harvested, is a time to rest and... (more)

Brian Barth
November 18, 2019
How to Build a Cold Frame in 20 Minutes for Under $40

Cold frames are season-extending covers constructed over vegetable beds to keep the frost off. Like... (more)

Brian Barth
October 20, 2019
Five Root Crops to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

Many root vegetables are considered “cool weather” crops—they grow lush and juicy when daytime temperatures... (more)

Brian Barth
August 31, 2019
Three Simple Steps for Planting a Chaos Garden

Work less, harvest more. What’s not to like?

Brian Barth
May 9, 2019
Bare-Root Fruit Trees: Five Reasons You Should Order Them This Winter

The last thing on your mind in February is gardening. But this is prime time... (more)

Brian Barth
February 19, 2019
How to Keep the Fox out of the Chicken Coop

It’s all about preventative measures. If they kill once they will kill again. Here are... (more)

Becca Windell
February 14, 2019
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