Small Fruits & Berries 101
The most popular berries among gardeners are the same ones that still come to market: strawberries, blueberries and, occasionally, red raspberries. We grow what we know, naturally enough. But why stop with only those? With a few more bush and ... [... more]
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After Dinner (Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles , Vol 4)
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Berries Curb Cancer
There's plenty of reason to include berries in your garden plans for the coming year. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and muscadine grapes appear to have cancer-fighting potential. According to researchers at Clemson ... [... more]
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Care and Harvest of Strawberries
You won't be idle until your first harvest. You must not let the new plants set berries in their first year. They will try to fruit, but you must pick off the blossoms as they appear. This way, instead of fruiting, the mother plants will produce ... [... more]
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The herb garden.
It's a great treat to go shopping in your own garden to harvest fresh food. A small, well-tended garden can be just as productive as a large one that is ignored, so it is a good idea to start small and expand it as you need more space. If you are ... [... more]
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New Yellow Jacket Trap
Come late summer, yellow jackets are on the prowl. They have built their nests in the lawns and gardens and are foraging for water and carbohydrate-rich foods. If you're trying to have a picnic anywhere near a yellow jacket nest, they will invite ... [... more]
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'Black Butte' blackberry
For those of us who eat with our eyes first, a new blackberry that's sure to be a stunner is available. The 2-inch-long and 1-inch-wide behemoth is called 'Black Butte'. "It's perfect for people who want to grow the biggest," says Chad E. Finn, [... more]
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Are Organic Blueberries Healthier?
Many people believe organically raised produce is safer than conventionally raised crops because of the lack of chemical spray residues on the fruit. However, what about differences in the nutritional quality of the fruit? Researchers at the USDA ... [... more]
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No More Front Lawns
In most American households, food gardens are relegated to the back yard. But front-yard vegetable gardens were the norm back in the early 20th century, when yards were used primarily to produce food for the kitchen. Los Angeles landscape ... [... more]
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Blueberries May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer
Blueberries are well known for both their taste and their health benefits. Eating fresh blueberries has been shown to help slow memory loss and prevent heart disease. In addition, new research suggests that preventing colon cancer may be added to ... [... more]
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Americans Not Eating Their Fruits and Veggies
Many Americans are familiar with the "5 A Day" program that encourages people to eat more whole fruits and vegetables. Although the U.S. government, food advocacy groups, and public health officials have been promoting the advantages of ... [... more]
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A Solution for Heavy Containers
Container gardening continues to be hugely popular, and many gardeners love to experiment with large containers, mixing and matching edibles, flowers, and even small shrubs. However, large containers have some drawbacks. They take a lot of ... [... more]
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