Honeyberries are one of the first fruits to ripen in spring and are a wonderful early season treat. Even though they already have a long history of appreciation, these berries continue to be recognized for their benefits as a nutritional snack and for their value in the garden. Insight into...
There are few trees that have such an instant impact in the garden as a eucalyptus. Being well adapted to growing in Australian soils much lower in many nutrients than ours here, they grow at a startlingly fast rate, especially during their first few years in the ground, and have some...
Some early summer weather is coming at us hot, bringing potentially record breaking temperatures to the Pacific Northwest at a time of year when the sun’s angle is at its highest and it seems shade is nowhere to be found. These extreme weather events can be extremely stressful to those of us...
Each spring seems to be busier and crazier than the last one. And each year we say it couldn’t possibly be any wilder than the last one but then find a hundred new varieties to grow and the madness starts all over again. These days our season really starts in...
The role that all plants play in keeping our earth in balance is essential. They provide us with the components to sustain life in all forms. In honor of Earth Day we are excited to share our newest findings relating to the environmental benefits of the fruiting plants at One...
The word vineyard may stir up visions of a beautiful landscape of freshly ripened grapes, glimmering under the setting sun on a large plot of land with wine barrels stacked in the distance. Although a blissful image, growing wine grapes doesn’t require an abundance of space or a remote location to establish and enjoy. As long as the...
*be sure to scroll to the bottom for instructional video guide* Woody trees and shrubs are frequently propagated clonally by cuttings or grafting in order to preserve the exact genetics of a particular variety, but all these plants can also be grown from seed! Propagating plants via sexual reproduction (by...
Grafting is a cherished traditional propagation method for fruit trees and other woody plants. We can see examples of grafting in nature all over the place. Some basic forms found in nature are when roots from separate trees meet and connect or when branches of two closely related species cross and eventually fuse. Grafting is a great technique to...
Winter is usually the last season that comes to mind when thinking of plants in bloom, but adding winter interest to the garden does wonders in getting us through the darker months of the year. Too many gardens we visit in the winter look so bleak, dark, deciduous and grey...
Winter is a great time for spring planning and daydreaming of fresh growth ahead. It’s also a perfect time to prune dormant fruit trees and plants. Pruning during the winter can help set your fruit trees up for a successful growing season to come. Be sure to check out our winter pruning guide and...
