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Mar

How to Boost Your Food Forest’s Health with Natural Pest Control Strategies

A thriving food forest is a beautiful expression of nature’s balance, offering an abundance of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and more. However, maintaining that harmony requires careful attention, particularly when it comes to managing pests. Chemical solutions may promise quick fixes, but they...

Mar

Edible Ground Covers: The Best Low-Growing Plants for a Productive Food Forest

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Kitsap Food Forest

Blog, Food Forest Companions

The Best Low-Growing Plants to Transform Your Garden Ground covers are a gardener’s best friend. But what if they could do more than just protect the soil and suppress weeds? Enter edible ground covers. These multi-tasking plants not only enhance your garden’s...

Mar

Herbaceous Perennials, Forbs, and Vines for a Thriving PNW Food Forest

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Kitsap Food Forest

Blog, Food Forest Companions

Creating a thriving food forest involves more than just planting edible trees and shrubs. While not essential, incorporating native plants like herbaceous perennials, forbs, and vines can significantly enhance biodiversity and balance within the ecosystem. In fact, native plants often outperform others...

Mar

How to Protect Young Fruit Trees from Sunscald, Insects, and Wildlife Damage

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Kitsap Food Forest

Blog, Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving

Young fruit trees are a valuable and rewarding addition to any orchard or backyard garden, but they are also highly vulnerable during their early years. Sunscald, insects, and wildlife are three common threats that can irreversibly damage these delicate trees if left...

Mar

Raspberry Success: How to Grow, Prune, and Harvest for Maximum Yields

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Kitsap Food Forest

Blog, Grow Guide

Raspberries aren’t just delicious; they’re one of the most rewarding fruits you can grow at home. These productive perennials can thrive in home gardens and even small spaces with the right care. Whether you’re envisioning fresh berries for summer desserts or jars...

Mar

How to Keep Soil Healthy Without Synthetic Fertilizers

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Kitsap Food Forest

Blog, Soil Health & Composting

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden or food forest. Unfortunately, widespread reliance on synthetic fertilizers has led to numerous environmental and agricultural challenges, including depleted soil quality, water pollution, and a dependency on chemicals that harm long-term sustainability. But...

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