Category: Soil PH: Acidic

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, 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...

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 13 2024

Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Pine Family (Pinaceae), Food Type: Nuts, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Moderate, Growth Rate: Slow, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness

Southwestern White Limber Pine, Pinus flexilis var. reflexa

by Chas Hathaway

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AKA Southwestern Limber Pine, Limber Pine, Rocky Mountain pine, Pino Huiyoco, and my favorite (even though I don’t use it, since this is still a tall tree) Chihuahua white pine....

Mar 09 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Fence/Hedge, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Darrow Blackberry, Rubus ‘Darrow’

by Chas Hathaway

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Darrow blackberry is most likely a cross of multiple blackberry (Rubus) species, including R. allegheniensis, R. argutus, and possibly R. fruticosus. Incidentally, Darrow is a parent of the black satin...

Mar 09 2024

Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Shrub/Bush, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Heritage Raspberry, Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’

by Chas Hathaway

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Notes: Sources: Various horticultural sources and university extension service publications recommend ‘Heritage’ raspberry for its adaptability, yield, and flavor. Propagating Heritage Raspberry Propagating Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’ can be a rewarding...

Mar 02 2024

Family: Grape (Vitaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Marquis Seedless Grape, Vitis vinifera ‘Marquis’

by Chas Hathaway

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A seedless green (white) grape that is great for fresh eating and baking. Botanical name: Vitis vinifera ‘Marquis’ Notes: Cautions: Sources: Extensive information on ‘Marquis’ seedless grapes can be found...

Feb 09 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Salicaceae, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Understory, Size/Layer: Water layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Utility: Fence/Hedge, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Corkscrew Willow, Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’

by Chas Hathaway

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At Willowrise Gardens (as our name suggests), we do love our willows—not for their food value (nothing in a willow to eat, really), but for their ecological, utility, and propagative...

Feb 07 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae), Food Type: Healthy Greens, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, 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 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

Garden Sorrel, Rumex acetosa

by Chas Hathaway

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Sorrel Botanical name: Rumex acetosa Notes: Propagating Garden Sorrel To propagate Rumex acetosa (Sorrel), you can use several methods depending on your preference and the resources available to you. Here...

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,...