GROWING RASPBERRIES

Raspberries are easy to grow, highly productive and quite delicious. They come in two varieties: spring bearing and ever bearing. The spring bearing varieties are perfect for fresh eating and for food preserving/canning, as the fruit ripens all at once within a short period of time. The ever bearing varieties are wonderful eaten fresh throughout…

GROW YOUR OWN ASPARAGUS

Asparagus is an easy to grow and hardy herbaceous perennial. Although dormant in the winter, its delicious edible spears show themselves in early spring. Asparagus needs a deep, organic and well-drained site in full sun. A permanent place in your garden is preferred, as the plants can produce for 10 to 15 years. When starting,…

PLANTING YOUR OWN POTATOES

Each potato tuber is a complete package, containing enough water and nutrients to get it off to a good start. It just needs well-drained soil and full sun. Just 1 to 2 inches of water per month between planting and harvest is enough to produce a crop.   Planting You can use any untreated potato…

PLANTING BARE ROOT TREES

Bare root fruit trees offer an affordable, easy way to reap the benefits of fresh fruit right out of the garden. Bare root trees are generally available January-March, during the dormant season, and will establish themselves quickly as the weather warms. This guide offers some basic tips to make the planting of your new tree…