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  • Greenhouse 2026

Greenhouse Gains & Garden Games: Hilling, Digging, and Plant Drama

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Tackling the final hard labor of the season! From hilling up Magic Molly potatoes and refereeing a comfrey vs. shallot turf war, to running permanent electrical power to the greenhouse—the backyard garden is officially upgraded.

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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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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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  • Yarden 2025

Garden update and lots of pictures! 6-21-25

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on June 23, 2025February 28, 2026

Well, I started this post on Memorial Day but it’s been a minute. Back then…

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  • Yarden 2025

One thing led to another in the yarden! 4-27-25

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 27, 2025

Today was a day that started out one way and ended a completely different way.…

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  • Yarden 2025

4-17-25 And so Yarden 2025 begins!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Today is a gorgeous day to get started in the yard! I began by taking…

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  • Bread Baking

2025 in the house! Bring on gardens, bread-baking, and other good times!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

I’ve amused myself (and hopefully you!) with book reviews over the winter, but soon garden…

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  • Book Reviews

Book review: The Curious Kitchen Gardener, by Linda Ziedrich, coming out 2/25/25

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on January 22, 2025February 28, 2026

What an absolute pleasure to read. I have long been interested in growing things in…

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  • Yarden 2024

An update – the garden’s not done yet! 10-30-24

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Whew. This summer was interesting on so many levels. My contract job ended on July…

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