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Small Fruits & Berries 101
National Gardening Association — 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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Are Organic Blueberries Healthier?
National Gardening Association — 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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A Solution for Heavy Containers
National Gardening Association — 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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Americans Not Eating Their Fruits and Veggies
National Gardening Association — 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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Blueberries May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer
National Gardening Association — 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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No More Front Lawns
National Gardening Association — 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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Barriers for Root Weevils
National Gardening Association — Root weevils are destructive pests of many plants including strawberries, raspberries, rhododendrons, euonymus, and azaleas. The young larvae feed on the roots, while the black, snouted, weevil adults emerge from the soil at night to feed on the ...More…
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Chipmunks & Squirrels
National Gardening Association — These furry rodents are regulars at many backyard birdfeeders and will also attack a variety of garden targets such as young seedlings, berries, fruits, and vegetables. They even have been known to decapitate flowers such as tulips -- seemingly ...More…
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'Black Butte' blackberry
National Gardening Association — 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," ...More…
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Blackcap Brambles
National Gardening Association — Early in this century, black raspberries were just as popular as red raspberries. And no wonder! This jet black bramble, sometimes called a blackcap, has a rich, sweet taste. The berries are firm and not overly juicy. When you eat them fresh, ...More…
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The herb garden.
National Gardening Association — 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…