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Imagine biting into a homegrown juicy pear or apple. How about stepping into the backyard and picking fresh cherries or peaches during growing season? Efforts toward successfully growing fruit trees are worth the wait. Fruit trees generally take two to five years to reach a level of maturity that allows fruiting. It is wise to choose a location where your fruit tree will continue to flourish and grow years into the future. This GrangeKnows art… Read more

In this GrangeKnows article, we’ve selected four of the most popular fruits and vegetables commonly planted during the bareroot season. Bareroots are stocked in our stores and this article explains how to plant for success! In preparation for bareroots, we recommend amending the soil with Aged Steer Manure to get started. Strawberries Strawberries are sturdy perennials and can be a unique ground cover if left on their own. P… Read more

Family gardening reaps a host of benefits, but the bottom line is that it’s a lot of fun. You’re getting outside, spending family time together and creating memories, working towards common goals, and learning communication, responsibility, patience, and the cycle of life firsthand. Family gardening not only teaches your kids, but it also teaches you how to effectively work together with your kids. Sound like experiences you want to enjoy as… Read more