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Buds are already forming in our warm winter climate.

Pruning Fruit Trees

We've got a new YouTube video for you on Pruning Fruit Trees. There are so many details about pruning specific trees, but before all of that, you need to know the basics. Watch our latest video with guest Jessika Mitchell to learn the proper way to prune a fruit tree. You'll learn about best practices (like disinfecting your tools before and after pruning), find out what to look for when making pruning cuts, and discover how to know what to…

Post author:Christy
Post published: February 18, 2016
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Young tomatoes in cages - Rule #1: give them proper support

Pruning Tomatoes

Today we have a guest post from James White, a self-described kombucha tea-sipping blogger who focuses on green building and sustainable living via his family blog Homey Improvements. He's offering advice on how to prune tomatoes for those who are pruning-averse. Take it away James! How to Prune Tomatoes The first year I planted tomatoes they all died. Year after year, I’ve made every mistake you possibly can when it comes to tomatoes but I’ve learned so much that now I…

Post author:Christy
Post published: August 4, 2015
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Prune rosemary after it finishes flowering

Summer Pruning

These Dog Days of summer are challenging. It's too hot to plant or work in the garden, but garden is starting to look ragged as plants near the end of their life cycle. What to do? It's time for a little clean up. Summer pruning helps in so many ways. It clears away dead or diseased plant material. It keeps home-orchard fruit trees in check. It refreshes the garden with a snip or two, here and there. Best of all,…

Post author:Christy
Post published: August 6, 2014
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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YouTube: How to Clean Pruning Shears

Our latest instructional video is live on YouTube. It walks you through the process of properly cleaning, oiling and sharpening your pruning shears. Taking care of your garden tools is as important as watering your plants. If cleaned and sharpened regularly, a good set of pruning shears will last for years. One of the best investments a gardener can make is on quality tools that last a lifetime. My own pruning shears (seen in the video) are 16 years old.…

Post author:Christy
Post published: April 28, 2014
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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One of many roses and a lime geranium in flower

YouTube: Rose Pruning in 4 Easy Steps

Our latest video on rose pruning is live and ready to help you get your roses in shape for spring. We show you 4 easy steps to guide you through the process, ease fears and keep your roses healthy. While this video was shot in January, you can still take care of your rose pruning tasks in February, and even after they start sending out new growth if you're really behind. Just do it soon and you'll be rewarded with…

Post author:Christy
Post published: February 12, 2014
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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