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
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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

cooking with dandelion

Foraging: Dandelions in the Kitchen

Foraging: Dandelions in the Kitchen

Dandelion may have a bad reputation, but it is not just a pesky garden weed. From chai tea to salad to herbal medicine, dandelion is one of the most versatile plants you can forage.

This post will give a quick overview of the many potential diet and health benefits of adding dandelion to your cooking, followed by a look at the many possible uses of this versatile plant in the kitchen.

I will share some of my favorite uses with you, including dandelion smoothies, pesto, roasted roots, and a coffee alternative!