Putting Strawberries to Bed for Winter
Strawberries need a little fall prep to survive a Pacific Northwest winter without losing crowns to freeze-thaw heaving. Here’s what to do in September before the real cold hits, and it won’t cost you much.
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Strawberry Patch Management in June (Birds Eat Everything)
Birds ate my entire strawberry harvest overnight and I have thoughts. Here’s how to protect your June patch without spending much, when to pinch runners vs let them go, and what the difference between June-bearers, everbearers, and day-neutrals actually means for your harvest.
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Strawberries Are Going Nuts Right Now
June is peak strawberry season in the Pacific Northwest and it goes fast. Here’s what to actually do right now to get the most fruit, avoid the common mistakes, and set your bed up for next year.
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Feed Me Seymour: When to Fertilize Fruiting Plants
Fertilizing fruiting plants isn’t just about feeding them, it’s about feeding the right thing at the right time. Get the timing wrong and you’ll grow a beautiful plant with nothing on it. Ask me how I know.
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Waking Up Your Strawberry Bed in Early Spring
March strawberry beds look rough, but they’re usually fine. Here’s how to clean them up, feed them right, and get out of the way before June fruit sets in.
