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Grow - garden planting and growing tips, ideas, inspiration including how-tos for beginners. Topics include perennials, annuals, fruit trees, year round vegetable growing, garden ponds, wildlife.

How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit

April 20, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Transplanting raspberries in the garden: raspberry bushes and shovel.

You can transplant raspberry canes in spring or fall. A better location with lots of sun, good air circulation, and well-draining soil can help produce lots more fruit. To grow fruit in planters, … [Read more...]

Got Acidic Soil (Low pH)? These Plants Won’t Mind

April 19, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Magnolia flowers.

While most plants prefer near neutral soil pH levels, there are plenty of plants you can grow in acidic (low pH) conditions. Browse the list of trees, shrubs, perennials, climbers, fruits, and … [Read more...]

What is Soil pH and How to Work With It

April 19, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flower garden with purple foxglove flowers and legend showing pH scale for soil.

We hear a lot about ways to alter our soil pH to suit certain plants, but what is soil pH and we should be messing with it? Dive in to learn the basics and find out how your soil pH level can help … [Read more...]

How to Grow Asparagus (and Plant Crowns)

April 14, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Asparagus spears growing in the garden.

Today we’re talking about how to grow asparagus from crowns (living roots) and how long it takes to have your first harvest. I’ll show you how to plant them and what to expect. While I grow them … [Read more...]

What is No-Dig Gardening and Should I Try It?

April 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watering a new no-dig vegetable garden.

Lots of gardeners are trying no-dig gardening but what exactly is it and what are the benefits? Let's have a look at this approach and why it might be a good option. Growing without tilling or … [Read more...]

A Brief History of No-Dig Gardening Through the Years

April 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden tools including shovels resting against an old shed wall.

No-dig gardening seems like a new concept but it's been mentioned in garden literature for decades—or longer. Let's have a look at its history and some of the influential gardeners who have shared its … [Read more...]

Best Living Plants for Miniature Gardens (Resource Guide)

April 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plants for miniature gardens by Janit Calvo.

Want to create a miniature garden with living plants? This guide by expert Janit Calvo has all the information and resources you need to get started. Find out about the best plant choices, where to … [Read more...]

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