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Tag Archives: Fruit

What are Heirloom Plants?

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.

Posted byhsotrMarch 17, 2014August 13, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Ornamental Plants, Seed Saving, Vegetables

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Plant Selection

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.

Posted byhsotrMarch 3, 2014Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Vegetables

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Logistics

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!

Posted byhsotrFebruary 24, 2014August 13, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Vegetables

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Location

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.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 17, 2014August 13, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Workload

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.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 10, 2014August 31, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Family, Fruit, Plant Health, Stewardship, Vegetables

Starting a Garden or Orchard: Water

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.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 3, 2014July 16, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Plant Health, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

Stovetop Apples

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.

Posted byhsotrDecember 9, 2013August 31, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Food, Fruit, Recipes

All New Square Foot Gardening

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.

Posted byhsotrNovember 14, 2013September 1, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Books, Family, Fruit, Herbs, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Small-Scale Farming, Vegetables

5 Ways to Save Money On Seeds

5 Ways to Save Money on Seeds

Saving money on seeds is not that difficult. Just a little time and care will go a long way in reducing waste and making wise purchases.

Posted byhsotrOctober 22, 2013September 1, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Herbs, Ornamental Plants, Seed Saving, Stewardship, Vegetables

Super-Small-Scale Farming

Super-Small-Scale Farming

With wise stewardship of the land, a couple of acres can yield an amazing abundance.

Posted byhsotrOctober 8, 2013Posted inThe FarmTags:Enterprises, Field Crops, Fruit, Livestock, Small-Scale Farming, Vegetables

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