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Quick Tip to Make Your Cherry Harvest Last Longer

Quick Tip to Make Your Cherry Harvest Last Longer Here's a little quick tip on how to make your cherry harvest last longer!

Stark Bro’s re-introduces organic fruit trees — this time, with USDA certification

Stark Bro’s re-introduces organic fruit trees — this time, with USDA certification More than 200 years ago, Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. grew organic fruit trees because there was no other way. Now the Louisiana, MO-based company has come full circle, and is "re-introducing" organic trees to its national customer base. This time, the trees are USDA-certified and 100% non-GMO, something company founder James Hart Stark couldn’t possibly have imagined.

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.

Pruning Fruit Trees: Central Leader

Pruning Fruit Trees: Central Leader The central leader/main leader structure is based on a fruit tree's natural upright growth form. Central leader pruning benefits apples, pears, and more.

Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center

Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center Fruit trees benefit from pruning and training to the structures that suit them. Open center pruning is recommended for most stone-fruit trees.

4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees

4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Thinning fruit trees may seem counterproductive, but here are four reasons why thinning out fruit benefits you, your trees, and your fruit harvest.

Fruit Trees: Years to Fruit

Fruit Trees: Years to Fruit Does it really take as long as you think before you are harvesting homegrown fruit? Find out how many years it takes your fruit trees to bear fruit.

What are Espaliered Fruit Trees?

What are Espaliered Fruit Trees? You don't have to be a Master Gardener to have beautiful espalier fruit trees in your own backyard. Let's talk about the basics.

Protect Your Harvest with Mulberry Trees

Protect Your Harvest with Mulberry Trees Why plant mulberry trees? One of the benefits of mulberry trees is that they protect your other harvests, like cherries and other berries, from birds.

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

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

Thriving in the High Desert: A Guide to Growing Fruit

Thriving in the High Desert: A Guide to Growing Fruit Unlock the secrets to cultivating a lush fruit garden in the high desert. Learn how to thrive amidst arid climates, rugged terrains, and extreme temperatures with our expert gardening tips. Discover resilient fruit varieties suited for the unique challenges of high desert gardening.

Beautiful and Functional Plants for Your Cottage Garden

Beautiful and Functional Plants for Your Cottage Garden Cottage gardens are a popular choice for many homeowners who want to create a charming and inviting outdoor space. These gardens typically feature a mix of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and are often designed to look informal and romantic.

Adding Fruit to Your Homestead

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.

Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control

Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control It is possible to have a successful organic fruit tree orchard. Read about some of the most common fungal issues and how to practice organic disease control.

Canning & Freezing Sweet Cherries

Canning & Freezing Sweet Cherries Why pay grocery-store prices for canned sweet cherries? Canning and freezing your own sweet cherries saves you a lot of money. In this post we show you how.

Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide

Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide A properly executed schedule for maintaining fruit trees and their growing site is key to success. Plan ahead: the rewards are worth the effort!

Successful Fruit Tree Pruning

Successful Fruit Tree Pruning To get a new fruit tree off to the right start, virtually nothing is as important as proper pruning. Follow our pruning guide to avoid mistakes and shape your trees for years of enjoyment ahead.

Indoor Gardening with Purpose: Fresh Ingredients Year-Round

Indoor Gardening with Purpose: Fresh Ingredients Year-Round Imagine walking into your home and being greeted by the vibrant greenery of your very own indoor garden. With aromatic herbs, fresh ingredients, and even small fruiting plants, indoor gardening can turn any space into a productive and inviting haven. Whether you’re looking to save on grocery costs, enjoy a steady supply of organic produce, or simply find joy in gardening throughout the year, growing indoors is a rewarding way to make the most of your space.