Category: Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators

Jun 03 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Pest Deterrent, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Family: Mint (Lamiaceae), Food Type: Herbal Tea, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Strawberry Mint, Mentha spicata

by Chas Hathaway

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A delightful variety of spearmint that actually smells like strawberries. Propagation of Mentha spicata (Spearmint) 1. Division: 2. Stem Cuttings (easy and noninvasive): 3. Seed: 4. Runners (easy and noninvasive—probably...

May 29 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Utility: Wood, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Black Cherry, Prunus serotina

by Chas Hathaway

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The cherry that is used to make black cherry sodapop, black cherry yogurt, etc. While producing a sweet fruit, black cherry trees differ from other cherry trees in that they...

May 29 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Cherry, Meteor (tart/pie)

by Chas Hathaway

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Prunus cerasus ‘Meteor’ Propagating Meteor Cherry Propagating the Meteor cherry (Prunus cerasus ‘Meteor’) mainly involves grafting, as it ensures that the characteristics of this particular cultivar are preserved. Here’s a...

May 23 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Alkaline, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Early Redhaven Peach, Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’

by Chas Hathaway

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Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’ Notes: Cautions: Propagation Methods for Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’ Grafting: Cuttings: Seeds: Grafting in Detail Budding in Detail General Care: Recipes Peach Cobbler Ingredients: Instructions: Grilled...

May 23 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Blazingstar Peach, Prunus persica ‘Blazingstar’

by Chas Hathaway

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A medium-sized reddish FREESTONE peach (the pit doesn’t cling to the fruit) that doesn’t need a second peach variety nearby, but will benefit from it and provide more fruit. Notes:...

Mar 14 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Vegetable, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb layer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Canada Red Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum ‘Canada Red’

by Chas Hathaway

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Notes: Ecological functions/uses: Rhubarb can be a dynamic accumulator due to its deep roots, bringing up nutrients from deeper in the soil. Food uses: Rhubarb is used in pies, jams,...

Mar 14 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Ooharabeni Asian Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Ooharabeni’

by Chas Hathaway

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Sources: Generally compiled from reputable horticultural and agricultural extension resources. Propagating Ooharabeni Asian Pear Propagating Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Ooharabeni’, like most fruit trees, involves several methods, each with its own set...

Mar 09 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae)

Pineberry (White Strawberry), Fragaria x ananassa ‘Pineberry’

by Chas Hathaway

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Notes: Cautions: Propagating Pineberry Propagating pineberries, like other strawberries, can be achieved through various methods, ensuring a continuous supply of these unique and flavorful fruits in your garden. Here are...

Feb 05 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden, Family: Kiwi (Actinidiaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Kiwiberry (AKA Hardy Kiwi, Actinidia arguta

by Chas Hathaway

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It’s genuinely a grape-sized kiwi for cold climates that you don’t have to peel because it’s not fuzzy! Common Names: Kiwiberry Botanical name: Actinidia arguta Notes: Propagating Kiwiberry Hardy kiwi,...

Jan 06 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Black Cherry, Prunus serotina

by Chas Hathaway

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Common name: Black CherryBotanical name: Prunus serotina Notes: Propagating Black Cherry Propagating Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) can be done through various methods, each with its own specific process: Each method...