Resources to help home gardeners be more successful

We wanted to post some resources for folks looking to plant and care for some of the plants they purchased from us.  These resources were written by others, but we’ve added some pictures and comments regarding our experience growing these crops.  We hope this information helps in your gardening journey!  If you run across a helpful resource that you think we should share, please pass it along!

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus is a wonderful crop with delicious rewards.  Here are a couple of items we found useful:

How to Plant Asparagus Crowns:  A Comprehensive Guide

This guide is very detailed and has some notes based on our experience.

Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden | NC State Extension Publications

How to Grow Asparagus – produced by Nourse Farms, one of our plant stock providers

A friend shared this video on how to grow asparagus in a grow bag.

IRISES

Our irises have been such a delight!  They moved with us from Albuquerque and have been making us — and so many other gardeners happy with their profusion of blooms.

Iris Planting Guide

This guide is very detailed and has some notes based on our experience.

 

Here’s a resource from The Spruce:  Bearded Iris: Care and Growing Guide:  How to Grow Bearded Iris in the Garden

 

 

SMALL FRUITS

North Carolina State University has some great information for small fruit growers.  Start by checking out these three portals:

NC State Blackberry & Raspberry Information

NC State Strawberry Growers Information

Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium

 

Here are a few guides and handouts we’ve found helpful:

Growing Blackberries In North Carolina 

NCSU – Blackberry Pruning Chart – Note that although this chart shows plants with 8 canes, it’s OK if yourplant has less, and you will thin them in the late winter.

Growing Raspberries In North Carolina

Southeast Regional Caneberry Production Guide

Growing Strawberries for the Home Garden