Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening

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Raised Bed Plant Spacing Table (Plants per Square Foot)
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 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
How to Grow Damson Plums (and what to do with them)
If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own fruit, damson plums are a fantastic choice.
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
The Best Berries for your Backyard Garden
Growing fruit is one of my favorite parts of homesteading, and berries hold a special place in my heart.
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
Why Crop Rotation Might Be the Secret to Your Best Harvest Yet
Have you ever had a garden bed that just...
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
Creating and Growing in a Raised Bed: Video and a Guide to Getting Started
Ready to Grow More Veggies with Less Stress?
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
5 Layout Designs for Your Next Raised Beds
Next week I’m sharing a complete guide to building, filling and planting a raised bed.
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
Start Your Garden from Scratch: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Workshop
Want to grow a garden but don’t know where to start?
 • Gretchen at Backyard Farming
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