What fruits grow best in your region?
Many of you out there have the question: “What fruits will grow best under organic growing conditions in my region?” So, we created these handy maps. These are GENERAL recommendations. Please check with other local growers and you local agricultural...Make One Acre of Organic Fertilizer in One Hour
How to make one acre worth of organic fertilizer from local and easily obtained ingredients at...Cold Hardy Figs – Variety Comparison
Protecting Pawpaw Trees in Autumn
Protecting Pawpaw Trees in Autumn – PAINT YOUR TREES! Below you can see two photos. The top photo shows a pawpaw trunk which has split due to winter sun thawing and subsequent freezing. The bottom photo shows an undamaged tree that has been PAINTED. Why does...Professional Blackberry Pruning and Training
Spring Time Planting Checklist
So, Spring is nearly here and you’re wanting to order some plants and trees. You also want to be prepared and know how to best go about it, right? We include with your order detailed planting instructions that will cover most questions. However,...Autumn Orchard Maintenance
So, autumn is here and the orchard is quickly going dormant, losing leaves and quieting down. What is there to do this time of year? Well, this season focuses on cleaning up and protecting. First, make sure all fallen, rotted or dropped fruit is cleaned up. Organic...Summer Time Orchard Maintenance Primer
So, it’s flaming hot in July and your orchard seems to be humming along just fine. It’s too hot to do anything, and nothing needs done out there anyway, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple if you want optimum results. What needs...Autumn Planting Success!
Most authorities on trees agree that autumn is the best time to plant trees, with early spring being also an excellent time. However, autumn affords a few advantages. The dormant trees experience no stress with planting, and many, such as apple and pears,...Oh Deer! Deer Protection 101
I always have to educate a few people each season on the unfortunate reality that in most parts of the USA, deer will absolutely devastate fruit tree plantings unless: 1) You live in a totally urban location with zero deer population. 2) Your region is a desert or...The Myth of the “Instant Orchard”
From time to time I get questions regarding people looking for “instant orchard” trees. What’s the real deal with “instant orchard” fruit trees? First, ask yourself, does anything worth investing in ever come instantly? Here’s how...
JAPANESE BEETLE ATTACK
I’ve gotten some questions lately about the “shiny, black-green beetles on my trees, just tearing them up!”. Yes, indeed mid June-late August is Japanese beetle season, and they are surely a pain. The reason is, they are voracious predators of many,...
Food Forest Class on Youtube!
Hey folks! Please enjoy these free educational videos we made recently! It was EXTREMELY WINDY on site, so the audio is not great… But I think you’ll learn something new. – Blake
CHOOSING APPLE ROOTSTOCKS
When you want to plant some apple trees, you need to know 2 basic details: What cultivar/variety and what rootstock. Any reputable nursery will give full information on both of these aspects of the tree you are looking for. The rootstock is a...
Unusual Fruits for the Organic Grower
More and more of our clients are looking for fruits to grow organically, and for good reason. Who wants to spray poisonous chemicals on their food? I know we certainly do not. However, what many have found out the hard and expensive way, is, many types of...
Paw Paw Season is here!
With our early spring weather this year, pawpaws and other fruit are a tad earlier. Usually most pawpaws are just starting to ripen now in KY, but this year we’re already at the peak. And boy, is the quality GOOD this year! Wow. If you’re curious about...