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A small fruit garden, properly tended, not only personally satisfies the gardener but increases the property value and provides fruit for the family members.

Small fruits, such as blueberries, blackberries and grapes, need a minimum of space, said Virginia Tech Extension specialist in home horticulture, Diane Relf. They don’t need a special place and can, in fact, be used as ornamental plants around a residence.

They need a site that is free from frost pockets, low wet spots and exposure to strong prevailing winds. They thrive best in a fertile, sandy loam soil, high in organic

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