When Your Garden Outgrows Your Kitchen: Tips for Tackling Excess Produce
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You’ve spent the last few months nurturing your garden—pruning with care, amending the soil, and staying vigilant…
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From Melons to Squash: A Gardener’s Guide to Perfect Harvest Timing
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There are few things more disappointing to a gardener than waiting for the right moment to harvest a beautiful veggie, taking a bite only to find it lacking flavor, sweetness, or the right texture. One of the most rewarding parts…
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late: Why Planting in June (or Even July) Still Works
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It’s not too late to plant your summer garden, even if it’s already June or even July. Yard to Fork nurtures seedlings so they are ready to plant in your garden when you’re ready.
Read MoreInvite Pollinators In: The Secret to a Healthier, More Productive Edible Garden in Sacramento
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When people think about building an edible garden, the first thoughts usually go to tomatoes, cucumbers, and maybe a few fruit trees. But there’s a not-so-secret ingredient to growing a truly successful foodscape in Sacramento—and it’s not a plant at all. It’s pollinators.
Read MoreFrom Yard to Plate: What You Can Harvest in Early Summer
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Welcome to early summer in Sacramento—where edible gardens come alive with vibrant color, bold flavor, and nourishing abundance…
Read MoreFall Flowers to Help Pollinators
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Fall is a crucial time for pollinating bird and insect species. In the shoulder period between the bloom-explosion of the warm months and....
Read MoreThe Last of the Season’s Tomatoes: A Few Preservation Methods
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So, had enough tomatoes yet? Maybe you’ve had all you can take and can’t wait to pull those plants out of the garden, or maybe....
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Fruit Tree Planting
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We come across hundreds of fruit trees at Yard to Fork, and we’ve seen all manner of issues and problems pertaining to fruit trees. Some of these are easy to correct, while others....
Read MoreThe Truth Behind Dwarf and Semi-Dwarf Fruit Trees
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Buying fruit trees can be intimidating when you want to make sure you find the one to fit your space. Understanding dwarf fruit trees and the truth behind these “smaller” trees can empower you to make the right decision for your yard.
Read MoreGarden Bed Design Ideas for Fall/Winter
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Looking for ideas for your Fall/Winter Garden Beds? Read this blog to understand key things to consider when preparing your garden bed layouts this fall.
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