by Harold Schrock | Dec 20, 2021 | 2021, 12 December, Articles & Stories, Nature-Friendly Gardening, Plants & Fungi, Study Guide
Photo © Dreamstime.com. When are the two best times to plant a fruit tree? The best time was ten years ago! The second best time is this spring or fall, depending on your climate.If you want to enjoy the tastiest tree-ripened fruit, you probably have to grow it...
by Harold Schrock | Oct 22, 2021 | 2021, 10 October Bonus Reader's Issue, Articles & Stories, Nature-Friendly Gardening, Plants & Fungi, Study Guide
Photo © Olga Volodina/Dreamstime.com I am a strong proponent of extending the growing season whenever possible, and utilizing row covers, tunnels, and greenhouses to keep up the flow of fresh foods to our tables. However, most of us live far enough north that we...
by Harold Schrock | Sep 6, 2021 | 2021, 09 September, Articles & Stories, Nature-Friendly Gardening, Study Guide
One of the blessings most North American gardeners enjoy is the cyclical nature of the pastime. While I have written about the joy of season extension and greenhouse production, having a season of rest makes the garden that much more appealing as spring approaches....
