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Jerad Bryant

Jerad Bryant is a plant nerd, botanical writer, and avid gardener in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jerad is an active member in his local community of plant nerds in both the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group and the American Rhododendron Society.

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Vegetables

13 Garden Veggies That Need Extra Fertilizer

Heavy-feeding veggies love fertile soil with plenty of nutrients. Without the proper nutrients, they’ll grow misshapen, poorly, or not at all! To ensure your crops get what they need, check out this list of heavy garden feeders from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Soil Improvement

11 Ways to Improve Your Soil Quality, Fast

Improving your soil doesn’t have to be a chore! Think of it more as a way of life. With consistent changes, you can shift poor soils into fertile, rich, and crumbly ones. Join landscaper Jerad Bryant to discover 11 quick, easy ways to improve soil quality.

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Herbs

9 Herbs You Should Never Plant Together

Most herbs support the ones near them, but some are harmful to others! Keep these pairings far away from each other so they both grow well. These nine herbs deserve their own spot, otherwise, they’ll harm your harvest!

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Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Cherry Falls’ Tomatoes

Summer is the season of tomatoes! If you like cherry varieties, ‘Cherry Falls’ is the type for you. It’s quick-growing and fast to fruit, sprouting delicious, bite-sized fruit two months after planting. Give it the care it needs, and it’ll reward you with baskets full of cherry tomatoes.

Fruits

No Berries on Your Strawberry Plant? 11 Fixes to Try

Strawberries are one of the easiest berries to grow. Although technically not true berries, these fruiting perennials thrive with some care and maintenance. If yours aren’t producing strawberries, try these 11 fixes to promote ample flowering and fruiting in your crop.

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Herbs

11 Herbs You Should Pinch for Optimal Growth

Forget the pruners! All you need are your fingertips to pinch herbs. Pinching is a simple task you can do in a few minutes, and it helps promote dense, lush foliage on your favorite plants. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in pinching these 11 herbs for optimal growth.

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Vegetables

11 Vegetables You Should Never Plant Together

Not all vegetables grow well together! Some combinations are harmful, causing poor growth in both crops. Know which ones go together and which ones don’t, and you’ll never make a pairing mistake again. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 11 vegetables you should never plant together.