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Ruth Nakamura

Ruth Nakamura is a backyard orchardist in the Pacific Northwest who has grown mulberries for fifteen years, cultivating twelve different varieties in her own backyard. Not a horticulturist by formal training - she shares what she has learned through hands-on growing, workshops, and connecting with nurseries and growers across the country.

I Grew a Dwarf Mulberry in a Raised Bed Kit and It Thrived in One Season

Ruth Nakamura · May 18, 2026
I Grew a Dwarf Mulberry in a Raised Bed Kit and It Thrived in One Season

Last spring, I made a decision that seemed a little risky at the time. I wanted to grow a dwarf mulberry tree, but my yard is mostly clay-heavy soil that drains poorly and bakes hard in summer. A friend suggested…

Categories Dwarf, Product Reviews Tags dwarf mulberry

The Hormex Rooting Powder That Made My Mulberry Cuttings Actually Root

Ruth Nakamura · May 16, 2026
The Hormex Rooting Powder That Made My Mulberry Cuttings Actually Root

If you’ve ever watched a tray of mulberry cuttings slowly turn brown and die, you know exactly how demoralizing it feels. I lost two full batches last spring before I finally started researching Hormex rooting powder mulberry cuttings as a…

Categories Planting & Growing, Product Reviews Tags mulberry propagation

I Tried Bravo Tea Mulberry Leaf Tea Bags and TooGet Loose Leaf: Side-by-Side

Ruth Nakamura · May 14, 2026
I Tried Bravo Tea Mulberry Leaf Tea Bags and TooGet Loose Leaf: Side-by-Side

If you’ve spent any time researching the best mulberry leaf tea bags vs loose leaf options, you already know the rabbit hole goes deep. I fell into it hard last spring. My doctor had flagged my post-meal blood sugar numbers…

Categories Mulberry Tea & Leaf Health, Product Reviews Tags mulberry leaf tea

The Fruit Storage Containers That Keep My Mulberries Fresh for a Week

Ruth Nakamura · May 12, 2026
The Fruit Storage Containers That Keep My Mulberries Fresh for a Week

If you grow mulberries — or buy them from a farmers market — you already know the heartbreak. You bring home a gorgeous haul, set them on the counter, and within 24 hours half of them are turning to mush….

Categories Harvesting, Product Reviews Tags mulberry storage

I Used a Soil pH Meter on All My Mulberry Beds: Is It Worth the $15?

Ruth Nakamura · May 10, 2026
I Used a Soil pH Meter on All My Mulberry Beds: Is It Worth the $15?

Last spring, three of my established mulberry trees started showing pale, yellowing leaves despite regular feeding. I’d been growing mulberries for over six years, and something was clearly off. After ruling out pests and overwatering, I started suspecting my soil…

Categories Planting & Growing, Product Reviews Tags garden tools, mulberry soil

The Harvest Basket That Handles 20 Pounds of Mulberries Without Crushing Them

Ruth Nakamura · May 8, 2026
The Harvest Basket That Handles 20 Pounds of Mulberries Without Crushing Them

Every mulberry season, I faced the same frustrating problem. My trusty old colander would hold maybe three or four pounds of berries before the ones on the bottom started getting crushed under the weight. Finding the right harvest basket mulberries…

Categories Harvesting, Product Reviews Tags mulberry harvest

I Tested Neem Oil Spray on My Mulberry Whitefly Problem: 30-Day Results

Ruth Nakamura · May 6, 2026
I Tested Neem Oil Spray on My Mulberry Whitefly Problem: 30-Day Results

My Mulberry Tree Was Losing the Battle Against Whiteflies…

Categories Pests, Product Reviews Tags mulberry pests

The Seed Starter Trays I Use to Grow Mulberry Trees From Seed

Ruth Nakamura · May 4, 2026
The Seed Starter Trays I Use to Grow Mulberry Trees From Seed

If you’ve ever tried growing mulberry trees from seed, you already know the frustration. Germination rates can be painfully low, and moisture control is everything. Last spring, I lost two full batches of stratified mulberry seeds simply because my old…

Categories Planting & Growing, Product Reviews

I Made Mulberry Jam With a Ball Canning Kit for the First Time: Complete Review

Ruth Nakamura · May 2, 2026
I Made Mulberry Jam With a Ball Canning Kit for the First Time: Complete Review

Last summer, I found myself standing in the kitchen with three pounds of freshly picked mulberries and absolutely no plan. I had done my Ball canning kit mulberry jam review research the night before, convinced I was ready. But staring…

Categories Preserving & Jams, Product Reviews Tags mulberry jam

The Bird Netting That Actually Protected My Mulberry Harvest This Year

Ruth Nakamura · April 30, 2026
The Bird Netting That Actually Protected My Mulberry Harvest This Year

Last summer, I watched birds strip my mulberry tree bare in under three days. I’m not exaggerating. One morning I had a tree heavy with deep purple fruit. By Wednesday, the branches were picked clean. That loss pushed me to…

Categories Birds & Wildlife, Product Reviews Tags bird deterrent, harvest protection
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