Spring Gardening

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Planning for Spring The Stark Bro’s website has made planning for Spring easier than ever.

Adding Fruit to Your Homestead For over 200 years, Stark Bro's Nursery has been helping homesteaders across America live more self-sufficient lifestyles. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we've curated a time-tested collection of over 300 unique varieties of fruit trees, nut trees and berry plants.

Best Fruits for Partial Shade Let’s face it, as much as we might all desire several acres of blazing sunlight to grow everything under the full face of the sun, many of us live in suburban or urban environments that present a challenge when we want to grow our own food.

Preventing Problems Before They Begin Organic gardeners have fewer tactical weapons in their arsenal in the war against pests and diseases, as chemical problem-fighters are not in the mix. Non-chemical alternatives are, by nature, less potent and sometimes an extra effort is required to keep your garden in good health. Preventive action bridges the gap.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

Planting & Growing Shallots Shallots are the "gourmet onion" with hints of garlic. Planting and growing shallots in your garden is easy and rewarding. Here's what we recommend.