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Chokecherry: The Most Underrated Fruit Tree You Should Be Growing

If I had to hand out an award for “most underrated fruit tree,” I’d give it to the chokecherry (Prunus […]

If there’s one native fruit tree I’d recommend to most growers in the eastern United States, it’s the American persimmon.

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Most people think of a nursery as a place where plants grow. What they picture less often is what happens

There’s a photo of me from 2018 sitting in my apartment kitchen, holding one of the first trees I ever

The first year on my site I was super excited to get growing, but I made many mistakes, and a

Introduction Juneberry is a rising star in the world of home gardening and permaculture. Known for its adaptability, unique flavor,

Apple trees are a delightful addition to any home orchard, but ensuring they produce fruit requires understanding their pollination needs.

Introduction Pruning raspberry plants is a vital practice for maintaining their health, ensuring bountiful fruit production, and keeping your garden

Introduction Apple trees are among the most beloved and versatile fruit trees, offering a staggering array of varieties to suit

The essence of a sustainable nursery is taking what is free and abundant—water, air, soil, seeds, cuttings, sunlight—and turning it

Permaculture isn’t just a gardening method—it’s a philosophy of working with nature, not against it. Nut trees embody this principle

Imagine holding a pawpaw (Asimina triloba) seed—a tiny embryo containing generations of ecological wisdom, waiting to unfurl its potential in