Prepping for Winter
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Protecting the Berries
The final step of the year is covering our berries with a layer of straw mulch. This process is usually done in mid-December when the ground is frozen and the berries have gone completely dormant.
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Blanket of Straw
Straw provides a winter blanket of protection to help protect the berries from subzero temperatures.