Q: This year I planted ever-bearing strawberries in half barrels. They've done fine, but I'm wondering what to do about overwintering. Should I cover the barrels after they've had a hard freeze? Or, ...

Strawberries are a fantastic choice for container gardening. Their compact, fast-growing nature lets you enjoy fresh berries in small spaces. Whether in hanging baskets, window boxes, or pots, these ...

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One of the easiest fruit crops to grow at home is the strawberry. Strawberries grown in containers are fun, taking a minimum amount of space, requiring no weeding and yet producing tasty fruits within ...

Wonder why they call them STRAWberries? It has to do with how to winterize strawberry plants and the best layer of protection ...

You might be surprised to learn that strawberries are perennials that can produce tasty harvests year after year, but only if you take steps to keep them safe.

Strawberries don’t need a backyard to thrive. With just sun, soil and a little attention, they grow just as well in raised beds as they do in buckets on a balcony. This makes them a perfect pick for ...

Q: I planted two Dwarf Alberta Spruce in large decorative planters in early spring and successfully grew them over the summer. I would like to keep them outside in these same planters over the winter, ...

Fresh strawberries, herbs or tomatoes -- doesn't the thought just make your mouth water? You usually think of picking these fresh from a garden in the back yard. But if you live in an apartment, a ...

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