Wheat berries are turning into a sensation here lately. People are in love with the things for their combination of excellent nutrition and low calories. But is sprouting them only good for making them more edible? If they sprout, that indicates they are ready to grow. Can you sprout and plant wheat berries to start … Read more
If you’ve been paying any attention to health food circles these past few years, you have probably noticed the next big craze in superfoods: wheat berries. Wheat berries are touted as nutritionally dense, low in calories, and most importantly tasty. But what exactly is a wheat berry? Wheat berries are the whole kernel of wheat, … Read more
The blackberry is one of my favorite fruits. You can grow your own or forage for wild ones. Either are fine, I actually do both. When dealing with wild plants just leave them be, and let nature do its work. A tame blackberry bush is very easy to grow, but does require some care. In … Read more
Have you been wanting to grow fruit on your homestead – but put it off because you thought it was too big of a task for you to handle? Think again. Blackberries are some of the easiest plants you can grow on your homestead or in your backyard, and they’re also some of the most … Read more
Are you looking for a fruit bush that’s easy for beginners to grow? Gooseberry bushes grow well in most areas, and they’re self-pollinating, so you can plant just one. Learning how to grow gooseberries is excellent for beginners; they’re a forgiving plant. If you live in America, you might not know about gooseberries. They’re not … Read more
As a child, you were likely told more than once to avoid eating crabapples. Why? There’s a common misconception that crabapples are toxic. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While crabapples do have a bitter taste and there are small amounts of cyanide in the seeds, they are more than safe to eat. … Read more
Rose hips are a wonderful herb to have on hand in your herbal toolkit. But, how on earth do you get them? You can certainly order them from a variety of health and wellness stores, but what fun is that? I firmly believe that planting and harvesting your own herbs brings you far more joy … Read more
We all know the importance of trees. They keep the environment clean and provide us with shelter. Then, there are fruit trees that also provide us with fruits. There are approximately 247 billion trees in the U.S alone that are over 1 inch in diameter, as per the last forest inventory report, and a large … Read more
We LOVE blueberries! Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on planting blueberry bushes. Learn how to plant blueberries the right way to start them off right!
Harvesting cherries from our Montmorency Cherry Tree. These tart little fruits are perfect for canning or making yummy desserts!
Nanking Cherry Bushes make a beautiful ornamental shrub or hedge, and are loaded with little edible cherries delicious straight off the bush.
Two easy steps to take to protect your young fruit and nut trees through the cold winter months and into the coming year.
Timing is essential when pruning grape vines. Get it wrong, and “bleeding” will occur. (As I found out the hard way.)
The figs are coming into season here, and we’ve been gorging ourselves on all the fresh figs we can eat. Here are a few tips for knowing when to harvest figs, and what I plan on doing with mine!
Did you know that sometimes blackberries will get tiny little worms in them? Here’s an easy way to help get them out before you make that blackberry jam!
Since we recently put in several new grape vines, I did a little research on which plants are the best to plant with grapes. I also found out what NOT to plant near them.