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When strawberry season is in full swing, it's time to start thinking about growing those juicy, delectable, conical berries -- everyone's favorite fruit-bearing plant. Little known fact: the ...

Strawberries have a reputation of being difficult to grow, especially organically, though that’s only true if you don’t know the tricks. Their beauty is that they are perennial: plant them once, and ...

Planting a garden is rewarding and growing fruit produces healthy tasty food. If you are a beginner and want to get started, ...

It’s not exactly strawberry season, but just like other iconic spring garden favorites like daffodils and bluebonnets, strawberries should be planted in the fall to have a good spring harvest.

Strawberries are perennial plants and will reliably bear fruit for many seasons—when they're planted properly. These fruits require specific care in order to thrive, and that starts with perfect ...

How can you tell if it is time to replace your old strawberry plants? Strawberries, like most plants, produce the highest fruit yields on young vigorous plants. As the plants get older, they lose ...

Strawberries propagate themselves through stolons that grow out of the plant's crown; thus, growers often follow suit and plant starts, then allow them to fill out a bed. Strawberry plots can produce ...

Why should you choose specific companion plants for strawberries? Certain plants grown next to strawberries can be beneficial to the small fruit-bearing plant. Some companions, for example, attract ...