A huge trend in gardening over the last decade or so has been cultivating your very own homegrown fruit. The pandemic intensified this practice, and it seemingly continues to become more and more popular for our patrons at Sunnyside, season after season. While most all endeavors in the garden are gratifying to me, there is something extra special about growing your own edibles, including fruit. Whether you are adding to an existing garden or starting anew, some planning and a few points to ponder will help you to grow fruit successfully…
The topic of fertilization can sometimes be overwhelming. I often see patrons examining their options and their eyes soon gloss over with all the choices available in the world of fertilizers. I am going to do my best today to simplify things, explain some of the basics and hopefully help you feel confident to start down the path towards plant nutritional success…