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Pruning our fruiting plants seems a mysterious adventure which can deter us from pursuing and being successful with our fruiting plant maintenance each year. But don’t worry; there are some basic things to know which will help you in making good choices when getting your pruning done for the... Learn More

Do you have packets of seed that did not get used up last year, or even from a few years ago? Are you wondering if they are still good to use or if you need to go out and purchase new seeds? Here is an easy way to check... Learn More

You’ve been to Tilth Alliance’s Edible Plant Sale and returned home with an assortment of bare root fruiting plants that you are eager to get into your garden. Now what?  Protect Your Plants If you cannot plant your trees and shrubs the same day you purchased them you MUST... Learn More

Perennial vegetables that bloom in late spring, summer or fall — like artichokes or rhubarb — can be safely divided in February. The center of many older perennials turns woody and unproductive, which results in a doughnut effect of healthy plant material surrounding a dead center. Follow these four... Learn More

Late February marks the beginning of the sowing for spring and summer. Here are a few handy tips to get your seedlings off to a better start. Most of the crops you sow now will not be planted out until April, May or June, so it’s important to give... Learn More

February in the Maritime Northwest brings rain, rain, and more rain. What does all this water do to the soil? During this time of year our soils become saturated—all the pore space within the soil becomes filled with water. This can become a problem for the gardener because cultivating... Learn More