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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.

Close-up of a wicker basket full of strawberry varieties in a garden against the backdrop of beds with growing strawberry plants. Strawberries present a charming appearance with their low-growing habit and lush, dark green foliage. Their trifoliate leaves are glossy and serrated, forming a dense carpet that provides a verdant backdrop for the ripe, juicy berries. The berries themselves, ranging in color from deep red to pinkish hues, are nestled among the foliage and adorned with tiny seeds that glisten in the sunlight.

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17 Best Strawberry Varieties For Growing at Home

Are you imagining a summer garden bursting at the seams with fresh, juicy strawberries? Now’s the time to consider the different types you can grow and select varieties well-suited to your garden and needs. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for a list of the 17 best strawberry varieties for growing at home.

Growing thornless berries. Close-up of ripe 'Eden' Raspberries in the garden. This plant produces profusion of dark red berries. The berries are conical in shape, with a soft and juicy texture. 'Eden' raspberries' foliage consists of compound leaves with serrated edges.

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13 Best Thornless Berry Varieties for Your Garden

Do you love fresh fruit but dislike the pricks and pains thorns cause you during harvest? Some fruits are naturally thorn-free, and others have had this characteristic bred out. Plants and bare-root plugs are readily available for purchase for the home gardener. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 13 of the best thornless berry varieties for your garden.

Close-up of flowering Angelonia plants in a sunny garden. Angelonia, also known as summer snapdragon, presents a charming appearance with its slender, lance-shaped leaves arranged neatly along upright stems. Rising above the foliage, tall spikes bear clusters of small, delicate flowers resembling snapdragons, coming in deep purple.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Angelonia

If you love snapdragons, but want a more reliable bloomer during the peak heat of summer, incorporate angelonia, commonly called summer snapdragons. They are heat and drought-tolerant, make an amazing cut flower, and add cheer to any type of garden. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how to plant, grow, and care for these low-maintenance beauties.

rain garden design. View of a rainy garden with a green lawn, trees and bushes. In the garden there is a large metal barrel into which rainwater flows through the gutter.

Gardening Tips

13 Beautiful Design Ideas for Rain Gardens

If you have a rainy garden, fear not. There are plenty of creative ways to divert, repurpose, and economically use the water, even during times of heavy rainfall. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 13 unique designs and ideas for rainy gardens.

White yucca flowers burst forth, delicately adorning the midst of long, slender leaves, forming a picturesque contrast. The radiant sunlight bathes the yucca plant, casting a warm, inviting glow that accentuates its natural beauty.

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27 Drought-Tolerant Perennial Flowers for Dry Gardens

Are you new to dry gardening and looking for some perennials that won’t just tolerate drought but thrive in it? You’re in the right place! In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich will discuss 27 drought-tolerant perennials you can add to a dry garden and help you conserve your natural resources.

xeriscape design. The flowerbed contains plants such as Sedum telephium, purple African Daisy, bright orange marigolds, Lobularia maritima, purple petunias, Coleonema, and others. The flowerbed is fenced with decorative stones, and the soil is covered with small white pebbles as mulch.

Gardening Tips

15 Beautiful Design Ideas for Xeriscape Gardens

If you’re looking for creative ways to incorporate native plants into your garden while reserving your natural resources and working with your landscape instead of against it, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses 15 design ideas for xeriscape gardens.

Russian sage will be more compact and floriferous after the Chelsea chop.

Ornamental Gardens

What is the Chelsea Chop? Tips for Perennial Pruning

If you’ve never heard of the Chelsea chop, then you’re in for a treat. This quick and simple method of spring pruning is perfect for many types of perennials and can result in more abundant blooms and extended bloom periods. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she tells us what the Chelsea chop is all about and provides tips for how to do it best.

A kaleidoscope of Cosmos unfurls beneath the summer sun, captured from above. Feathery purple, pink, white, and yellow petals dance in the gentle breeze, their vibrant hues a stark contrast to the lush green carpet below.

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How to Grow Cosmos From Seed

If you’ve never sown cosmos from seed, let this be your year! They’re great for beginners and easy to do at home. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she walks us through how to start these pretty wildflowers from seed.

Slender stems of wild columbine plants gracefully sway, supporting red flowers that dance in the breeze. Lush green leaves form a verdant backdrop, contrasting beautifully with the fiery blooms of the columbine.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Wild Columbine

Featuring striking tubular flowers and semi-evergreen foliage, this branching perennial deserves a place in your garden. Organic farmer Jenna Rich explains why you should add them to your lineup and how to easily plant, grow, and care for them.