What Are The Best Practices For Harvesting Berries?

“Hi there! I’ve got a handful of beautiful blueberry bushes and strawberry plants in my backyard here in Dundee, and this is my first season where they’re truly

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How Do I Store Root Vegetables After Harvesting?

“I’ve just harvested a good crop of carrots, potatoes, and beets from my backyard garden, but I’m not sure how to store them properly so they last through

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How Do I Properly Harvest Beans And Peas?

“I’m new to backyard farming and have started growing my own beans and peas in the small garden I set up near my house in Wellington. I’ve got

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How Do I Process And Store Harvested Fruit?

“I’ve just started backyard farming, and it’s my first time harvesting a large batch of fruit—mostly apples, pears, and a few peaches. I’m kind of overwhelmed with how

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How Do I Preserve The Flavor Of Herbs After Harvesting?

“I recently started a backyard farm here in Melbourne, Australia, and I’ve been incredibly proud of the herbs we’ve been growing. However, once I harvest them, I find

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How Do I Pick Salad Greens Without Killing The Plant?

“Hey there, I’ve started a small backyard garden to grow my own salad greens, and I’m trying to make sure I get as much from my plants as

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How Do I Harvest Seeds For Next Season?

“I’m new to backyard farming but had great success with my tomatoes and peppers this year. I want to harvest seeds from them to plant next season and

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How Do I Harvest Lettuce For Continuous Growth?

“Hey, I’ve been growing lettuce in my backyard for a while now here in Canterbury. My issue is that I can’t seem to get it to keep growing

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How Do I Harvest Fruit Properly?

“I’ve recently started a small backyard farm here in Hamilton, Ontario, and I’m growing some apple and pear trees along with a few berry bushes. I’m really excited

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How Do I Harvest Cucumbers For Pickling?

“I’ve just planted some cucumber vines in my backyard here in Wellington, New Zealand. They are growing well, and I’m planning to use them for pickling. I haven’t

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How Do I Harvest And Store Zucchini?

“Hey, I’ve got a backyard garden in Bendigo, Australia, and this is my first time growing zucchini. They’ve grown beautifully, but I’m unsure about when and how I

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How Do I Harvest And Store Winter Squash?

“I started growing winter squash in my backyard in Boston, but I’m unsure when it’s the right time to harvest them. They seem big enough, but I don’t

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How Do I Harvest And Store Pumpkins?

“I planted a small pumpkin patch in my backyard this year and was thrilled to see a few nice pumpkins growing. Now that they’re getting close to harvest

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How Do I Harvest And Store Potatoes?

“I’ve successfully grown potatoes for the first time in my backyard garden in Alberta, Canada. The plants are lush and green, but I’m unsure when to harvest them

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How Do I Harvest And Store Onions?

“Hello! I’ve just taken up backyard farming, and I’ve got a small patch of onions that are looking about ready to harvest. I’m unsure about when exactly I

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How Do I Harvest And Store Garlic?

“Hi there, I recently started growing garlic in my backyard in Brisbane, Australia. I’m new to this, and I’m really unsure about when and how to harvest garlic.

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How Do I Harvest And Store Carrots?

“I’ve got a batch of carrots ready to harvest in their first season. I’m not sure how to do it properly, though. How do I tell if they’re

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How Do I Freeze Fresh Produce After Harvesting?

“Hi, I’m experiencing a bit of an overflow in my small backyard farm in Christchurch, New Zealand. My garden has been quite productive this season, something I’m really

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How Do I Dry Herbs After Harvesting?

“I recently started a backyard garden in my home and had a wonderful crop of herbs come in this season—basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Since I harvested more

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How Do I Avoid Damaging Plants During Harvest?

“I’m new to backyard farming and recently started growing my own vegetables. I’ve already lost a few plants because I wasn’t sure how to harvest them properly. Some

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