Serviceberries deserve way more attention than they get. This native North American shrub (or small tree, depending on how you train it) is practically bulletproof once established, produces clouds of beautiful white flowers in spring, offers stunning fall color, and…
Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless landscape of bare branches and endless gray skies. While most of the garden sleeps beneath snow and frost, these epic winter berry shrubs burst with vibrant reds, oranges, and whites. These lovely shrubs…
Winter feels like it’s dragging on forever. And it’s only January! Can you relate? Maybe you feel stuck staring out at gray skies and bare branches day after day. If so, then consider growing some potted citrus trees with us….
Winterberry is the homesteader’s secret weapon for jaw-dropping winter color when everything else in the garden has gone dormant and dreary. While most native shrubs are busy being boring from November through March, winterberry lights up like nature’s Christmas lights…
So, you’ve decided to grow some hedge apples (also known as Osage orange trees) – an excellent choice! Whether you’re planning a living fence, stocking up on dense firewood, or want those quirky brain-shaped fruits for fall decor, you’ve got…
Want to grow some delicious fruit that tastes like a tropical vacation but thrives in cold climates? Meet the pawpaw! It’s North America’s largest native fruit with creamy, custard-like flesh. It tastes like a mashup of banana, mango, and melon….
Growing blueberries is one of gardening’s most rewarding adventures! Imagine stepping out your back door on a warm July morning and picking handfuls of plump, sweet blueberries for your fluffy, homemade pancakes. This all-in-one blueberry growing guide shows how –…
Ever wondered how to grow fig trees from seed, or if growing them from cuttings is way easier? Either way, you’re in for a treat! Figs are the perfect homesteader’s fruit. They’re ancient, resilient, and produce sweet rewards with minimal…
Fruiting shrubs are the ultimate low-maintenance, high-reward investment for any homesteader or gardener! Forget the grocery store produce aisle. Your backyard can become a delicious buffet with the right edible fruit shrubs. These hardy, productive plants deliver fresh berries, nuts,…
Who says you need acres of land to grow a backyard food forest? Not us! These 14 container-friendly fruit trees prove that delicious, homegrown harvests are possible, even on the tiniest patio or balcony. Our list of potted fruit tree…
Growing nectarines is like having a slice of summer paradise right in your backyard – and learning how to grow nectarine trees from seed makes it practically free! These gorgeous, sun-loving trees are surprisingly forgiving for beginners, reward you with…
Ready to transform your yard into a delicious fruit production paradise? We penned an epic list of the 31 easiest fruits to grow in your backyard or food forest. These easy-to-grow fruits can kickstart your summer garden from scratch and…
Dreaming of juicy, sun-warmed blackberries plucked from your garden? Then read our blackberry growing guide! We show how to grow blackberries from seeds, suckers, or cuttings. Either method can transform your backyard into a delicious berry paradise that will enrich…
Welcome to the ultimate guide to growing plum trees in your backyard! Growing plum trees from pits is trickier than other fruit trees. But it’s worth the effort since plum trees have significant benefits – including baskets of delicious, nutritious…
Welcome to our enchanting mulberry cultivation guide! These resilient and fast-growing trees offer a bounty of sweet, juicy berries and are a low-maintenance addition to your garden or food forest. Beloved by humans (and silkworms!) for thousands of years, mulberries…
