How to Grow and Use Rose Hips
Rose hips are a wonderful herb to have on hand in your herbal toolkit. But, how on earth do you get them? You can certainly order them from a variety of health and wellness stores, but what fun is...
View ArticleBenefits and Uses for Goji Berries – Nature’s Superfruit!
A while back, I was considering some different health remedies to add to my arsenal. I had seen an article about goji berries and my curiosity was piqued. You see, I am always looking for ways to keep...
View ArticleAre Crabapples Edible?
As a child, you were likely told more than once to avoid eating crabapples. Why? There’s a common misconception that crabapples are toxic. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While...
View ArticleHow to Grow Gooseberries: a Complete Guide
Are you looking for a fruit bush that’s easy for beginners to grow? Gooseberry bushes grow well in most areas, and they’re self-pollinating, so you can plant just one. Learning how to grow gooseberries...
View ArticleHow to Grow Blackberries Step by Step
Have you been wanting to grow fruit on your homestead – but put it off because you thought it was too big of a task for you to handle? Think again. Blackberries are some of the easiest plants you can...
View ArticleHow to Prune a Blackberry Bush
The blackberry is one of my favorite fruits. You can grow your own or forage for wild ones. Either are fine, I actually do both. When dealing with wild plants just leave them be, and let nature do its...
View Article20 Fruits That Have Small or No Seeds
The life of nearly every plant starts with a single seed. It’s pretty miraculous when you think about it. But that is going to be of no comfort if you run into a seed when snacking on fruit, or if a...
View Article12 Fruits That Are Single-Seeded
One of my very favorite things is fruit. No matter what you’re in the mood for, no matter what sort of sweet and delectable treat you are hankering for, there is some kind of fruit out there that will...
View ArticleThe Montmorency Cherry Tree
Harvesting cherries from our Montmorency Cherry Tree. These tart little fruits are perfect for canning or making yummy desserts! The Montmorency Cherry Tree can be read in full at New Life On A...
View ArticlePlanting Blueberry Bushes, and Our New Patch!
We LOVE blueberries! Here's a step-by-step tutorial on planting blueberry bushes. Learn how to plant blueberries the right way to start them off right! Planting Blueberry Bushes, and Our New Patch! can...
View ArticleThe Best Companion Plants for Strawberries
Growing strawberries gives you a beautiful supply of the fresh summer fruit right at your fingertips. Lovers of full sunshine, strawberries are relatively easy to grow in looser soils – in fact, they...
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