Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 6B
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Brambles Are Best! Raspberries in Zone 6

Raspberries are a great addition to your garden. Each plant typically produces one to two quarts of fruit. In addition, the leaves make a great tea and vinegar. Growing raspberries at home also ensures that your fruit is organic and free of pesticides.

Brambles Are Best! Raspberries in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Grow Blackberries in Zone 6

Blackberries are delicious fruits that are relatively easy to grow, making them a perfect addition to any garden. They are a relatively low-maintenance crop that can thrive in a variety of soils, and many modern varieties are thornless, making them easy to manage and harvest. The climate in Zone 6 is great for blackberries.

Grow Blackberries in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
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Winter Gardening in Zone 6

Winter often marks a time of dormancy for many gardens, but in Zone 6, there’s no need to hang up your gardening gloves when the first frost arrives. With the strategic use of unheated greenhouses and hoop houses, you can extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce well into the colder months.

Winter Gardening in Zone 6
Organic Gardening
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Growing Zinnias For Cut Flowers and Pollination ...

Zinnias are beautiful show stoppers that come in a wide range of colors and shapes. They are hardy and beginner-friendly. Zinnias are annuals and will give you a burst of color through to hard frost.

Growing Zinnias For Cut Flowers and Pollination Gardens
Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 6B
ame vanorio
How To Grow Gooseberries in Zone 6

Have you ever tasted gooseberries? Not many modern Americans have but maybe you should. Gooseberries are an extremely hardy and productive small fruit. Underused is the term I've heard when used to describe them.

How To Grow Gooseberries in Zone 6

Homesteading books

Reading List - Books That Have Impacted My Alternative Lifestyle

Reading List - Books That Have Impacted My Alternative Lifestyle

This reading list originated as something I send to my Interns before they arrive. These books and DVDs have made an impact on my life as an organic farmer, off-grid enthusiast, and environmentalist. I tell them to read (or listen to) and think about what interests them and get ready to have thoughtful discussions.

The list covers several subject areas; The Food Movement, Self-Sufficiency, Organic Farming, Livestock, Marketing, Wildlife. and Environmental Awareness. I am a great lover of books and learning, something I hope to share with each of you.