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Category: The Fruit Project

Blueberry pots wrapped in netting with disco balls to deter birds
  • Greenhouse 2026

The Disco Ball Blueberry Shield + A Full 2026 Garden Update

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 25, 2026

See how to protect blueberries from birds using election sign frames and disco balls, plus a full update on the garden layout, and another round of gutters on the greenhouse adds MAJOR liquid impact!

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  • Greenhouse 2026

The Tomato Fountain, Blue Potatoes, and the 10 PM Nightdress Maneuver

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 14, 2026May 25, 2026

From blue Magic Molly potatoes to DIY deer-proofing with election signs, see how the yarden is evolving this spring. Plus, a “glow up” for the herb bags and the potato lane!

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Healthy blueberry plants on a greenhouse counter
  • Greenhouse 2026

Blueberry Row and Garden Rescues: Lessons in Water and Patience

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 26, 2026May 25, 2026

From fixing hydrophobic soil to building a Zone 6b Blueberry Row: lessons learned in water management and picking varieties for a season-long harvest.

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  • Greenhouse 2026

Herb Garden Renovation: Fighting Deer & Finding Focus

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 29, 2026May 25, 2026

A guide to renovating an overgrown herb garden. Learn how to transition to deer-resistant herbs like borage and lavender, use strategic mulching, and incorporate budget-friendly stone borders for a cleaner, more manageable landscape.

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Monday evening garden walk (5/23/23)

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

As I was bringing in some pots on the porch last evening, I noticed that…

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  • The Fruit Project

Hoeing Ain’t Easy (Saturday 4/29/23)

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 29, 2023February 28, 2026

Gardening is a bit easier with new knees, but swinging a hoe and pushing and…

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  • The Fruit Project

5/15/22 An update, and introducing The Fruit Project!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 15, 2022May 23, 2023

It’s been a busy time in the yarden! I’ll bring you up to speed on…

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