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Diversity is Delicious: Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

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I know that Summer just got here, but part of being a farmer is planning for the seasons ahead… With the sun at its apex for the year, the apples are hanging thick and green on the boughs and the bees are buzzing among… Continue Reading “Diversity is Delicious: Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden”

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Hedgerows:

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

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“Hedgerows” is an old English term that refers to narrow planting strips of trees or shrubs that grow along field borders, fence lines and waterways. These borders serve as effective windbreaks and improve conditions for the nearby crops, forming an “edge habitat” that supports ecological diversity.

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