How To Grow

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.

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.”

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.

How to Espalier Fruit Trees The art of espalier fruit trees is all about selectively pruning and training trees into a desired shape, maximizing beauty and functionality in small spaces. Follow these steps to learn how to espalier fruit trees successfully.

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.

Growing Herbs: All About Sweet Bay Have fresh herbs any time of year when you grow a sweet bay laurel. Whether you can plant indoors or outdoors, learn all about growing your own sweet bay.

Apple Tree Pollination Guide: Tips for Successful Fruit Set Apple tree pollination is the key to growing a successful crop of fresh, homegrown apples. Pollination might seem like a mystery, but with a little planning, you can set your trees up for a fruitful season!

Growing Triploid Apple Trees Most apple trees are diploids, meaning they have 2 sets of chromosomes. Some are triploids – with 3 sets. See what that means for fruit production.