Permaculture
Permaculture
The word “permaculture” has taken on meanings that include the practical, the ethical and even the magical — but according to the Australian “father of permaculture,” Bill Mollison, it is essentially:
What USDA Organic Certification Means
What USDA Organic Certification Means
'Organic' has become a generic term, and is broadly used to describe everything from foods, products and practices that are merely natural to those that are authentically certified USDA Organic. The green USDA Organic seal above cannot be displayed without certification by a USDA-accredited agent. Our organic farm, and the trees we grow upon that land, have been officially certified as USDA Organic.
Organic Weed Control
Organic Weed Control
Weeds are not just unsightly - they sap nutrients and water away from your organic trees and plants. Try these easy, inexpensive tips for keeping weeds under control.
Preparing an Organic Garden Site
Preparing an Organic Garden Site
The health of your soil will rule your organic gardening success. Find out what your soil is composed of and how to keep it vibrant and alive.
Fertilizing Organic Fruit Trees
Fertilizing Organic Fruit Trees
It’s entirely possible to nourish your prized organic fruit trees without using harsh chemicals. Learn what to use as well as when (and when not) to fertilize.
All About Tree Stakes
All About Tree Stakes
Use tree stakes during the first few years of your new tree's life, especially for dwarf and bare-root trees. As we often say here, “stake for survival.”
A Delicious Discovery: Red Delicious Apple
A Delicious Discovery: Red Delicious Apple
Now one of the world's most familiar apples, Red Delicious was discovered by chance; an event that vaulted Stark Bro's into the chronicles of apple lore.
Pecan Tree Pollination in a Nutshell
Pecan Tree Pollination in a Nutshell
Pecan trees bloom and shed pollen at separate times, making pecan tree pollination different from fruit trees. Learn about Type I and Type II pecan trees.
Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees
Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees
For growers with enough space, where tree size isn't an issue, this guide covers the estimated yield of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard size fruit trees.
The Best Time to Plant
The Best Time to Plant
Gardeners often ask, "When is the best time to plant?" but most perennial plants and trees have no specific date. Here's how to tell when you can plant.
