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Planting Seed Potatoes in 7 Simple Steps – With Video

Katie shows you how to easily plant seed potatoes in her home garden at the Howard Homestead in seven simple steps.

How to Prepare Seed Potatoes for Planting - With Video

Katie demonstrates how to prepare your seed potatoes for planting, and talks about the importance of adding certified disease-free potatoes to your growing space. She shows cutting, healing, and callousing Caribou Russet, Dark Red Norland, and Yukon Gem varieties.

Unboxing our Mini Orchard from Stark Bro’s - With Video

Stark Bro's team member Katie unboxes her mini orchard for her family's homestead. Packed with fruit trees, berry plants, and garden plants-all in one box!

Fruit Trees: Choosing Where to Plant in 5 Easy Steps

Gary talks about what to consider and what to avoid when planning to plant fruit trees. These key factors can apply to a small backyard all the way up to a large orchard.

How to Plant Bare-Root Plants

By definition, bare-root plants are not grown in a pot and will not have any soil around their roots – hence the name "bare root". Our bare-root plants are shipped dormant, which helps them to transplant well and experience less transpiration (water loss) immediately after planting.

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

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

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.

Planting & Growing Asparagus

Our asparagus plants are 1-year-old, bare-root crowns. Learn how to plant asparagus with confidence and add this perennial vegetable to your home garden.

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