Fruit – Page 9 – Homestead on the Range

What are Heirloom Plants?

There are two traits heirloom plants share: a long history, and the ability to breed back true to type. They have stood the test of time.

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Plant Selection

How to choose plants and varieties for your garden and orchard that will thrive in your environment and satisfy your palate.

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Logistics

One thing you need to think about is how to make your garden as navigable as possible. You might as well make things easier on yourself!

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Location

So where will you put your garden or orchard? Here are some things to consider: sunlight, proximity, temperature, drainage, soil, and toxins.

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Workload

How much time and effort will be required to maintain your garden or orchard? This question has countless answers.

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Water

A garden can guzzle more water than you would think possible! Add fruit trees, and you will find that raising plants places a huge demand on your water resources.

Stovetop Apples

Cooking apple slices on the stovetop is quite simple, and it’s a great way to add a little variety to your fruit options.

All New Square Foot Gardening

Designed for small-scale gardeners, Square Foot Gardening involves building a box, filling it with perfect soil, and planting only what you really want to grow.