Start by finding a sunny location. Utah has very alkaline soil somewhere 8-9 pH which makes it hard to grow blueberries that need about 5.5 pH. I have found you should replace the soil with peat moss or coco coir with a little of the natural clay soil. I dig a hole to fit the …
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Grow blue potatoes
I like to grow colorful vegetables. So, I choose blue potatoes. They also have more antioxidants than other potatoes. You plant in the Spring and bury every foot or so and about 4-6 inches deep. As the green top grows it is best to add more dirt or soil on top and you will get …
Honeyberries
Honeyberries have a blue elongated fruit that has antioxidants that rival blueberries and blackberries. Honeyberry is part of the Honeysuckle family. The best part is honey berries can be grown in alkaline soil unlike blueberries. There are early, mid-season, and late season cultivars. I planted my first ones in May 2019. I planted two cultivars …
Regenerative Gardening
Regenerative gardening is when you reuse resources and do not need to keep adding resources constantly. You can make swells of soil to retain water and future use too. Back to Eden gardening method is a great place to start. If you would like your own free wood chips sign up with Get Chip Drop. …