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...
Follow our Blueberry Growing Guide to ensure beautiful plants and delicious fruit. One of our favorite fruits, Blueberries are easy to grow and will produce abundant crops of delectable and flavorful berries. In addition to nutritious and delicious fruit, these attractive shrubs will add beauty to your yard, garden or...
Water is life The most important thing for plants and all life is water. Every drop counts! A seed must absorb water before germinating. Roots can uptake nutrients only when water is available. This spaceship called planet Earth thankfully has an abundance of the wet stuff. Let’s jump right in...
Taking care of your garden and orchard during the dog days of summer can be stressful. Here are some tips and tricks on Plant Care During Extreme Heat to give your plants the best chance to make it through a heat wave. Water plants deeply, ideally first thing in the...
Expeditions – The Road Back to Buryatia Feb 1, 2015 In September we returned to Ulan Ude, the capital of the Russian Republic of Buryatia. On our previous visit in 1998 we attended a unique international Sea Berry Conference which featured the valuable varieties from this region. This year we...
