Backyard Orchard Tour: Growing Fruit in Small Spaces with Stark Bro’s Team Member Katie B

St. Louis Suburban Garden Shows What's Possible, Even in Limited Space

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can grow fruit trees or berries in a small backyard, Stark Bro’s team member Katie B is here to show you it’s absolutely possible — and incredibly rewarding. In her St. Louis suburban home, Katie has transformed her backyard and side yard into a productive, thriving garden filled with fruit trees, berry plants, and even backyard quail.

Growing Fruit in a Small Backyard: A Practical Tour

Katie’s tour is more than a peek into a beautiful backyard — it’s proof that you don’t need acres of land to grow your own food. From dwarf fruit trees in containers to espaliered trees along fences and raised beds filled with berry plants, every corner of Katie’s yard is used with intention and creativity.

Here’s a glimpse of what she’s growing:

• Blackberries and raspberries tucked into sunny side beds
• Apple, peach, nectarine and cherry trees in-ground in containers
• Fig and Citrus Plants in containers
• A small quail coop that adds both eggs and garden compost
• Mulberries and Elderberries along a fence that provide more privacy and food

Suburban Gardening with a Purpose

Katie’s family garden isn’t just beautiful — it’s functional. Her garden reflects the Stark Bro’s mission of making home-grown food accessible and manageable for families everywhere, regardless of yard size. With smart plant choices, space-saving techniques, and a love for growing, Katie and her family produce fruit nearly year-round.

Whether you’re working with a small backyard, a side yard, or even a patio, her story is an inspiring example of how anyone can start a backyard orchard and grow their own food at home.

Tips for Growing Fruit in Small Spaces

Inspired by Katie’s tour? Here are a few tips to help you start growing your own fruit in a compact space:

• Choose dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties of fruit trees, perfect for containers and tight spaces.
• Use vertical growing methods, like trellises or espalier techniques.
• Plant berries along fences or in raised beds where sunlight is plentiful.
• Use containers on patios, decks, or porches for citrus, figs, or stone fruits.
• Incorporate animals wisely, like quail or chickens, which can support a self-sustaining garden.

Join the Stark Bro’s Growing Community

Katie’s story is just one example of the thousands of growers who are building their own legacies with Stark Bro’s. Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener, Stark Bro’s has the trees, plants, tools, and knowledge to help you succeed — no matter the size of your garden.

Ready to grow your own fruit at home? Explore our collection of small-space-friendly fruit trees and berries today.