Berry good advice for berry lovers! 🍓 March is the time to fertilize your berry plants for a fruitful season ahead. Give them the nutrients they need to produce plump, juicy berries all summer long. . The best fertilizer for berries depends on the specific needs of the plant and soil conditions, but generally a 10-10-10 fertilizer can provide essential nutrients without overstimulating fruit production. . It's recommended that you fertilize berry plants once or twice a year, typically in early spring before new growth begins and then again after fruiting has finished. . #fertilizer #berry #berries #berrybushes #plantfertilizer #garden #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #beginnergardening #washington #zone8

Slug patrol is in full swing! 🐌 Spring brings out the pests, so be on guard with slug control measures. From beer traps to morning patrols, stay ahead of these slimy invaders to protect your tender seedlings 🌱 . #slugs #slugcontrol #pests #gardenpests #pestcontrol #garden #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #beginnergardening #washington #zone8

Spring is right around the corner & that means it’s time to start foraging for edible weeds. . Start with easy-to-identify plants like dandelions, nettles, or wild berries and gradually expand your repertoire as you become more confident in your foraging skills. I recommend following foragers local to your area to see what goodies are currently being found 🌱 . And remember that the golden rule of foraging is to positively identify plants beyond any doubt before consuming them. Now be safe, get out there, & add some wild flavors to your culinary creations! . #foraging #forage #wildfood #wildfoodlove #mushrom #dandelions #stingingnettles #cottonwoodbuds #garden #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips

Keep the garden goodies coming with succession planting! 🌱 Keep planting cold-hardy crops and direct sowing cool-weather veggies - like spinach, kale, and lettuce - for a season full of fresh produce 🌱 . #successionplanting #plants #planting #grow #growing #growingvegetables #garden #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #beginnergardening #washington #zone8

If you didn’t finish last month, now is the perfect time to divide perennial plants like rhubarb and dahlias. Keep your garden vibrant and healthy by giving your perennials some extra space to grow. . #perennials #dividingplants #dividingperennials #rhubarb #dahlias #garden #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #beginnergardening #washington #zone8