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Jenna Rich

Jenna is a former Chicago business professional turned organic farmer with over 5 years of experience organically growing vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. She has grown for farmers markets, CSA, and several local restaurants in zone 5a. She co-owns and runs Partners’ Gardens LLC, a small-scale, no-till market garden in New Hampshire.

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Fruits

Grow Fruit Trees in Raised Beds: A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you want to grow delicious, high-quality fruits at home, but your ground soil can’t hack it? You can successfully grow fruit trees in raised beds, and we can help! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses growing fruit trees in raised beds, best practices, and popular varieties to consider.

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Gardening Inspiration

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 6

Half the battle of learning to garden is the beginning steps. Since each growing zone has its nuances, identifying your zone and working within the boundaries is the first step to success. Organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us how to successfully start a vegetable garden in Zone 6.

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Fruits

How to Prune Fig Trees for Big Harvests

Figs are gaining popularity for home orchardists and gardeners, even in colder regions. They’re a breeze to establish and easy to care for with proper annual pruning. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses simple steps to pruning fig trees for big harvests.

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Gardening Tips

Shallow vs. Deep Watering: Which is Best for Irrigation?

One of the most remarkable aspects of gardening is that each one is different from the next, suited to gardeners’ needs, tastes, aesthetics, climate, and general style. The same goes for how people water their gardens. Some of us prefer the old-school spray guns, others use drip irrigation, while some save rainwater and repurpose it to water their plants. If you’re wondering which style is best for irrigation, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses the differences between shallow and deep watering.

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Fruits

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Bacterial Canker in Fruit Trees

Do your fruit trees look “shot-holed,” and you wonder what the deal is? Why are your young fruit trees coming out of the winter months with lots of unforeseen damage? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she explains how to identify, prevent, and treat bacterial canker in fruit trees so you can keep your home orchard healthy and yields high.

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Edible

How to Grow Onions in Raised Beds

As summer winds down, gardeners may start to think about fall-planting onions. Join organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich as she digs into growing onions in raised beds.

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Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sugar Baby’ Watermelons

Growing full-sized watermelons can seem daunting for home gardeners. They take up a lot of space and produce a massive fruit. If that’s not your style, try the “icebox” variety ‘Sugar Baby,’ packed with the same nutrients, juiciness, and flavor as their giant counterparts. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for it.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sicilian Artichoke Softneck Garlic

Adored for its gorgeous purple striping on crisp white papers, versatility in the kitchen, and large, long-lasting, spicy bulbs, ‘Sicilian Artichoke’ garlic practically sells itself. If you’re ready to dive into softneck garlic, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, care for, properly cure, and store this heirloom legend.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Montana Zemo Hardneck Garlic

Extremely cold-hardy and delicious, ‘Montana Zemo’ is an enjoyable hardneck variety to grow. Growers and chefs love this cultivar for its culinary versatility, large bulbs, and the perfect amount of bite. Let’s discuss why you should add this porcelain variety to your fall garden this season with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

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Raised Bed Gardening

11 Tips to Increase Production in Your Raised Bed Garden

Gardening in raised beds is an increasing trend for growers who want more control over soil health and bend over less when harvesting and pruning. But how do we increase our yields while still enjoying our time in the garden? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 11 tips to maximize production in your raised bed garden.