Ultimate Guide to Growing Figs – in the backyard or indoors
Because figs don’t ship well, it’s hard to find fresh figs in the local grocery store. Fortunately, fig trees are easy to grow and care …
Fruits
Edible Perennial Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs to Harvest Year After Year
When most people think about the food garden, they think about annuals like tomatoes, cucumbers, and broccoli. But there are many perennial vegetables, fruits, and …
Growing a Mulberry Tree {and how to use mulberry leaves, branches, and berries}
A mulberry tree is a must for your homestead or backyard. They are fast growing shade trees and provide food for your family and fodder …
Planting and planning a family orchard
Growing a fruit garden on your property will give you years of harvest as most fruits are perennial plants. Your backyard orchard will provide food …
Six fast growing fruit trees {and one vegetable}
Aww, fruit trees! It’s been said that the best time to plant a fruit tree is yesterday – because they take so long to produce. …
Growing Pineapples from Store Bought Tops
Of all this things I’ve grown, I think I’m most excited about growing pineapples. I’m not really sure why but I am. There’s something wonderful …
Growing Meyer Lemon and Other Citrus Indoors or Out
We’ve been growing citrus for about 10 years and they grow quite easily in our climate. However, citrus can also be grown in pots and …
In the garden…melons
When we planted our Roma tomatoes this year we put some of last years compost in the bed. For all the other beds we used …