All about Mason Bees What are Mason Bees? Osmia lignaria propinqua, or Blue orchard Mason Bees, are non-aggressive bees that live in solitary nesting tubes. They are smaller than honeybees and do not live in hives. Mason bees are excellent pollinators, demonstrating 95% pollination success compared to honey bees, which...
Olive trees (Olea europaea) have been cultivated since the dawn of human time, valued not only for the rich harvest of olives they produce, but also their visual appeal with iconic silvery-green leaves and twisted trunks . Beyond their culinary and aesthetic value, olive trees are also steeped in symbolism...
Many of you in our One Green World community reach out asking for clarity on the sizes of containers we use here at the nursery, and what to expect from your delivery. With that in mind, we’ve created these graphics to help explain! We hope this helps! The Usual Suspects…...
We will be opening preorders for bare root plants this November. For any varieties that are currently out of stock, please join the waitlist and be the first to reserve your plants when they become available. Please note that our bare root availability list is always changing. Use this guide...
Pawpaw Growing Guide for Pawpaws (Asimina triloba) are one of the most unique and delicious fruits that can be grown in the backyard orchard. Native to eastern North America, pawpaws are the only member of the Annonaceae, or custard apple family, that is adapted to temperate climates. Its tropical relatives include...
This week, we were lucky enough to collaborate with author Kate Evans, of “Feijoa- A Story of Obsession & Belonging”, Kate is a freelance journalist from Raglan, New Zealand, and spins an engaging tale, taking us through the lush landscape of her childhood home with a story “about the dance between...
Tips on potting up, overwintering, watering, and pollination! There are many advantages to planting fruit trees in containers. You might be renting and want to take your tree with you, or you don’t have the right space and soil conditions, or maybe you want to try planting something outside of...
When you’re looking for what varieties of perennial plants will thrive in your local area, one of the best and most widely used indicators is the USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zones. But what does this map mean and how can we use it to help choose our plants?
History of Truffles Truffles have been a prized delicacy for thousands of years. One of the first accounts of Truffles dates back to Ancient Greece during the time of Aristotle. Truffles continued to circulate throughout different regions where they were savored by royalty, philosophers, and prophets alike and were honored for their rich flavor and beneficial health properties. Since the world...
Click link > Sea Berry Catalog It is no secret that we are huge fans of the Sea Berry here at One Green World. The deliciously tangy and nutrient dense juice is what gives our crew the energy we need to get through the busy season as well as the...
