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Boosting Orchard Efficiency: The Rise of Starkspur® Apple Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Boosting Orchard Efficiency: The Rise of Starkspur® Apple Trees One remarkable development in apple tree cultivation is the emergence of spur-bearing varieties, which have revolutionized apple orchards worldwide. These new cultivars were bred for their early fruit production, increased yields in limited space, and easier orchard management.
How to Espalier Fruit Trees Espaliered Peach Tree via D ReyneEspaliered Peach Tree via D ReyneEspaliered Peach Tree via D Reyne
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.
Growing Organic Fruit Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Growing Organic Fruit Trees The easiest way to avoid tree-health issues when growing organic fruit trees is prevention, and an ideal planting site is the best place to start.
How to Do a Scratch Test on Trees & Plants Scratch Test Tree (Before)Scratch Test Tree (Before)Scratch Test Tree (Before)
How to Do a Scratch Test on Trees & Plants Dormant plants and trees wake up at different times. There is one easy way to determine if your fruit tree or berry plant is still alive: the scratch test.
All About Dwarf Fruit Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
All About Dwarf Fruit Trees If you can garden, you can grow dwarf fruit trees. These small-sized trees provide an abundance of full-sized, homegrown fruit right at your fingertips!
Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1 Potted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containersPotted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containersPotted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containers
Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1 If you want to grow your own fruit but have limited space, try growing fruit trees in containers. Here are some recommendations on getting started.
The Science of Grafted Fruit Trees Apples core, pointing to centerApples core, pointing to centerApples core, pointing to center
The Science of Grafted Fruit Trees There are vast differences between grafted fruit trees and seed-grown fruit trees. Learn why you don't get true-to-name fruit by planting seeds.
Fruit Trees: Years to Fruit Fresh-Picked AppleFresh-Picked AppleFresh-Picked Apple
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.
Fruit Tree Care: Planting Fruit Trees Digging a HoleDigging a HoleDigging a Hole
Fruit Tree Care: Planting Fruit Trees Few things in life bring the same satisfaction as planting fruit trees. Learn to avoid future problems by following simple planning steps before you plant.
Indoor Gardening with Purpose: Fresh Ingredients Year-Round Planting in pots indoorsPlanting in pots indoorsPlanting in pots indoors
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.
House Plants: Benefits, Top Picks, and Care Tips Article imageArticle imageArticle image
House Plants: Benefits, Top Picks, and Care Tips House plants aren’t just for looks—they’re living companions that enhance our homes! Whether you're a plant mom or plant dad who wants to bring nature inside, house plants offer health benefits, create calming atmospheres, and add charm to every room. Let’s dive into the many ways house plants can enhance your well-being and explore the best plant options for your lighting conditions.
Beautiful and Functional Plants for Your Cottage Garden Beautiful and Functional Plants for your Cottage GardenBeautiful and Functional Plants for your Cottage GardenBeautiful 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.
How to Know When Apples are Ready to Pick Picking Apples - Watch NowPicking Apples - Watch NowPicking Apples - Watch Now
How to Know When Apples are Ready to Pick Knowing when apples are ripe may be easier than you think! Follow these simple steps to know when it's time to harvest apples from your fruit tree.
Unboxing our Mini Orchard from Stark Bro’s - With Video Unboxing fruit trees and berry plants from Stark Bro'sUnboxing fruit trees and berry plants from Stark Bro'sUnboxing fruit trees and berry plants from Stark Bro's
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!
How to Build a Permaculture Fruit Tree Guild flower bulbs and garlic around fruit treeflower bulbs and garlic around fruit treeflower bulbs and garlic around fruit tree
How to Build a Permaculture Fruit Tree Guild Maximize your growing space and create a thriving edible oasis with a fruit tree guild!
Adding Fruit to Your Homestead apple orchardapple orchardapple orchard
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.
Small Space Growing Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Small Space Growing Maximize your growing space and your harvest! Not all of us have acres of land to work with but that doesn’t mean you can't have a plentiful harvest right out of your backyard. With proper planning you can create your own edible oasis - whether a patio filled with pots and containers or a modest backyard that you can line with fruit trees and bushes.
Start Growing Fruit Today – Varieties that Thrive in Containers patio full of containers and plantspatio full of containers and plantspatio full of containers and plants
Start Growing Fruit Today – Varieties that Thrive in Containers Stark Customer @monpetitchou_gardening on Instagram shares her container grown fruit trees and berry bushes.
Growing More “Perfect” Organic Fruit large apple harvestlarge apple harvestlarge apple harvest
Growing More “Perfect” Organic Fruit In the absence of chemical sprays, dusts and synthetically manufactured growth-boosting fertilizers, organic fruit growers have learned to live with a few blemishes. It’s a small price to pay, knowing the fruit they grow is pure and natural. But did you know that you can grow more “perfect” organic fruit? Here are our best tips for the handsomest fruit on the block, without chemical sprays.
All About Tree Stakes young tree staked young tree staked young tree staked
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.”
Planning a Wholesale Orchard Rolling hills in orchardRolling hills in orchardRolling hills in orchard
Planning a Wholesale Orchard Read about all the things you need to consider when planning a wholesale orchard, including tree density, rootstock, and variety vigor.
Grow a Flavorful Landscape Strawberries and Trellis (closer)Strawberries and Trellis (closer)Strawberries and Trellis (closer)
Grow a Flavorful Landscape Don’t let a lack of space or time stop you from growing your own edible landscape plants. Here are some creative tips for planning your landscape.
Pest Control Using Garden Netting Looking in at Netted PeachesLooking in at Netted PeachesLooking in at Netted Peaches
Pest Control Using Garden Netting Garden netting is an easy solution to animal pests (and big bugs) without using traps or chemicals. Learn how to use garden netting to protect your harvest.
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning Summer Pruning a Plum TreeSummer Pruning a Plum TreeSummer Pruning a Plum Tree
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning There are several approaches to summer-pruning fruit trees, but they all have one goal in common: detecting what needs correcting. Here is what we recommend.
Planting at Missouri Governor's Mansion Governor & Mrs. Nixon & Elmer KiddGovernor & Mrs. Nixon & Elmer KiddGovernor & Mrs. Nixon & Elmer Kidd
Planting at Missouri Governor's Mansion On a cool day in mid-May, Stark Bro’s delivered and planted several fruit trees and blackberry plants to the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City, Missouri.
How to Plant a Bare-Root Tree - With Video Planting a Bare-Root TreePlanting a Bare-Root TreePlanting a Bare-Root Tree
How to Plant a Bare-Root Tree - With Video Bare-root trees experience less shock after planting. Read our directions and watch Elmer’s simple video demonstration of how to plant a bare-root tree.
Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts Apple Tree WatersproutsApple Tree WatersproutsApple Tree Watersprouts
Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts In this article, we're going to focus on what tree suckers and watersprouts are, and why they should be removed from grafted fruit trees and nut trees.
Stages of Apple Tree Growth: What to Expect After Planting Red apples hanging from apple tree branchesRed apples hanging from apple tree branchesRed apples hanging from apple tree branches
Stages of Apple Tree Growth: What to Expect After Planting An apple tree, much like a person, develops and changes as it matures. New to planting apple trees? Look through these stages of apple tree growth.
Solving Fruit Tree Blooming & Bearing Problems Fruit Trees Blooming and Not BloomingFruit Trees Blooming and Not BloomingFruit Trees Blooming and Not Blooming
Solving Fruit Tree Blooming & Bearing Problems Have a fruit tree that won't bloom or bear fruit? Discover common issues and how to solve them, plus basic tree requirements for fruit production.
Fruit Tree Sizes Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Fruit Tree Sizes Do you want to grow your own, but find fruit tree sizes a bit confusing? We're here to help clear up some of the fruit tree sizing lingo.
All About Persimmons Dried PersimmonsDried PersimmonsDried Persimmons
All About Persimmons Asian and American Persimmon trees are great low-maintenance additions to your garden. Plus, here's a recipe for dehydrating persimmon fruit.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.