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Keeping Blueberries Happy In Containers
Print PDF Sunshine and Slightly Acid Soil In a recent entry, I mentioned that, because of my resident deer herd, I grow my blueberries in containers. This sparked several good questions, so I thought I’d provide a bit more … Continue reading
Of Rats and Strawberries
Print PDF Letting The Light Shine In Dark Places On Monday, a headlight was out on my car so I took it to the auto shop to get the bulb replaced. I have a spiffy little red Smart car which … Continue reading
Seasonal Raspberry Controls
Raspberries appreciate good garden soil with plenty of humus and good drainage is essential (many are susceptible to root rots in wet winters). A carpet of well-rotted compost in fall and spring promotes lovely, full flavor (compost helps develop flavor by building brix or natural sugars in fruits and vegetables). Continue reading