by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Blueberries demand the right climate and planting soil but take very little care if you provide suitable conditions. They are about as hardy as a peach but need a fair amount of winter chill and will not grow well in mild winter climates. Blueberries belong to the... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Variety Zone Fruit(season, size & flavor) MatureSize BushHabit FallColor Aurora 4-7 Late, medium, slightly tart Berkeley 5-7 Late-mid, large, mild 6-8′ Open, spreading Yellow-orange Bluecrop 4-7 Mild, large, sweet 4-6′ Upright, open Red Brigitta 5-8... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Plant basil in containers or garden that has good drainage, planting up to at least 8” deep, basil requires at least 6 hours of full sun per day. Do not over fertilize, as this will cause the basil to lose its flavor. Wait until the temperatures are above 50 degrees F... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
When to Grow Garlic is planted in the autumn, survives bitterly cold winters as an underground plant (or grows frost-hardy leaves where winters are mild to moderate), and resumes rapid growth when the weather warms in spring and bulbs in summer. In the north, plant... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Planting Plant vines eight feet apart in rows that are eight to ten feet apart. Rows should run at right angles to the slope. In an area that normally is very windy, plant in the direction of the wind to minimize damage. Purchase one or two-year-old vines. First... by Bark and Garden Center | Dec 20, 2012 | Planting Tips - Edibles
Blackberries, black raspberries, red raspberries and yellow raspberries are all very closely related. Botanists separate the raspberries from the blackberries by determining if the core stays in the ripe fruit or if the core is lost during picking. Berries with the...