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Pruning, soil tests, seed catalogs, and other dreams of spring.
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Essential Pruning Tips for Backyard Orchards and Other Fruiting Perennials
Before heading out the door to do the long-put-off task of pruning our fruit trees, I decided to give myself a quick refresher and share it with you, my friends. Pruning Primer Tool Rules Sanitize with some alcohol first then select the right tools for the job. I’m guilty of using the wrong tool for
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Keystone Native Plant Finder
While watching this excellent video, Garden For Wildlife – Episode 7: Nature’s Best Hope with Dr. Doug Tallamy, he points us gardeners to a resource we can use to find out which native plants give us the best bang for our buck. Most resources simply tell you that an individual plant is a “host plant
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September Garden Calendar
What a wonderful month for us gardeners. 💚 The brisk mornings are so inviting and there are some summer crops still producing, fruit everywhere, fall crops to plant, birds and bugs are for company. I love seeing so much life in the landscape. The September calendar is chock-a-block with harvest tips, storage techniques, fall crop
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July Garden Guide: Summer Garden Goodies & Fall Crop Planning
🌞 Good bye cool season crops, (lettuces, I’ll miss you!😩), hello garlic harvest, tiny tomatoes, and peppers! The July Calendar has tons of tips for getting the most out of your summer garden as well as mulching, water wise tips, and summer lawn care. It’s also time to plan for fall crops. See what can
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About Me
Good Morning!
I’m Amy. So nice to meet you. Tea?🍵
I have found fulfillment inviting nature into our yard space, and growing organic fruits and vegetables for my family. I’d like to show you how you can awaken your inner hobbit and transform your outdoor space to an inviting garden to share with family and friends.
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