Articles from The Growing Guide

More Pollinators and More Nitrogen: Planting Clover Cover Crops in Your Orchard The inclusion of a clover cover crop within orchards has gained momentum as a sustainable and beneficial practice. Adding clover to an orchard not only helps your fruit trees thrive, it helps bring in a host of pollinators.

How to Thin Apple Trees Thinning an apple tree involves selectively removing some of the developing fruits to promote better growth, improve fruit quality, and prevent overbearing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to thin an apple tree:

Protecting Your Fruit Trees From Deer - 3D Electric Fence Unboxing & Setup Deer can set back a tree for years by damaging it or killing the tree altogether. One of the most popular ways to keep deer out of an orchard, garden, or food plot, is to use a 3D electric fence.

Boosting Orchard Efficiency: The Rise of Starkspur® Apple Trees One remarkable development in apple tree cultivation is the emergence of spur-bearing varieties, which have revolutionized apple orchards worldwide. These new cultivars were bred for their early fruit production, increased yields in limited space, and easier orchard management.

Growing Herbs for Permaculture Gardening: Enhancing Sustainability and Flavor In this blog, we will explore the benefits of growing herbs in a permaculture garden, discuss the concept of companion planting, and provide valuable tips for cultivating popular herbs such as garlic chives, fernleaf dill, oregano, thyme, sage, chamomile, rosemary and parsley.

All About Asparagus Asparagus is a delicious vegetable that is relatively easy to grow. There are several considerations to take into account when growing asparagus including where to plant, when to harvest, and some mistakes to avoid.

How to Pick Rhubarb - No Cut Method Learn when to pick rhubarb and the best method for harvesting.

How to Prune a Columnar Apple Tree To keep your trees healthy and productive, it is important to prune them regularly. In this article, we will discuss the tips and techniques for pruning a columnar apple tree.

How To Get Rid of the Rednecked Cane Borer The rednecked cane borer is a destructive pest that attacks various types of plants, including blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry plants. It is a type of beetle that lays its eggs in the stems of these plants, and the larvae bore into the stems, causing extensive damage.