Preserving Blackberries in Alcohol


Preserving Blackberries in Alcohol
Preserving blackberries in alcohol for an edible cocktail high in antioxidants. Make your own bachelor jam and serve a 'Sassy Russian' at your next party.
Growing & Preserving Pears


Growing & Preserving Pears
The prolific Bartlett pear is an excellent choice for canning and baking. Learn about pear trees and try a recipe for Bartlett pear preserves.
Product Quality


Product Quality
At Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchard Co. our #1 value is product quality and customer satisfaction matters above all.
Getting to Know Your Food Source


Getting to Know Your Food Source
Following the year 2020, our country continues to face extraordinary challenges. Many of us are turning to backyard food production to both save money and feel secure about our food supply. Stark Bro’s has always taken our mission to educate and support the home grower seriously, and we’re still here for you today.
Freezing Your Fruit Harvest


Freezing Your Fruit Harvest
Freeze your summer fruit harvest to enjoy any season! Fruit from the freezer is good for smoothies, sauces, and most baking projects. We have gathered some step-by-step instructions and tips to help ensure your fruit tastes as fresh as the day picked.
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 Preservation Round Up


Fruit Preservation Round Up
If you’re growing your own fruit, you know that it’s nearly impossible to enjoy it all fresh without preserving some of your harvest.
How to Make Apple Vinegar


How to Make Apple Vinegar
Discover the real health benefits and uses for apple vinegar, and learn how easy it is to make apple vinegar right at home. No cooking required!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe


Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This homemade cranberry sauce recipe includes apples and oranges for complex flavor. This easy seasonal side dish features equally easy-to-grow cranberries.
All-American Apple Pie


All-American Apple Pie
Pastry chefs know it’s a mix of apples that makes the best pie. Enjoy our apple pie recipe, and a few secrets that will take your pie to the next level.