No, they aren’t papayas, but if you live in a temperate region and love tropical fruit, you should try growing pawpaw trees! Read on to discover how these North American native trees are the ideal “tropical” fruit for temperate climates. Quick Facts About the Pawpaw What is a Pawpaw? Asimina triloba, better known as the …
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If you’re researching plants for your garden, they were probably labeled with their USDA plant hardiness zones. But what are plant hardiness zones and why are they important to us as gardeners? This article will explain everything you need to know about plant hardiness zones! What Are the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones? Simply put, the …
Have you cut down trees or shrubs lately, but don’t know what to do with the leftover material? Build a hugelkultur bed! The hugelkultur method can be used to build beautiful raised beds, while preventing unnecessary garden waste. Read on to find out more! What is Hugelkultur? Hugelkultur is a gardening technique in which woody …
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Do you want to produce an abundance of delicious, hearty nuts in your forest garden? If so, the Chinese chestnut will be the star of your garden! Read on to find out everything you need to know about this valuable forest garden species. Quick Facts About the Chinese Chestnut Common Name Chinese chestnut Scientific Name …
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We named our business after it, so it must be important – but what is a Seven Story Garden? In this article we will discuss the history and methodology of this useful forest gardening framework. Seven Story Garden Basics A major advantage of any forest garden is that it makes efficient use of space. All …
