Fruits

When I was visiting my parents recently, I helped them compost some of their food waste. The biggest one? Coffee. Every morning they would make a BIG pot of coffee …

Whenever I eat eggs, I find myself thinking about how I can repurpose the shells instead of just throwing them away. Citrus trees, like my Meyer lemon tree, are heavy …

I was recently amazed to learn that some fruit tree growers can have a single tree that produces different varieties of fruit, such as limes and oranges. For example, the …

It’s currently autumn, so most trees this time of year will develop yellow leaves that fall off. But does this include apricot trees? Is it normal for them to shed …

Using livestock to graze orchards, also known as silvopasture, is becoming a popular method with many homesteaders. Your orchards and pastures can be mowed, fertilized, and have reduced pests just …

The number of sheep in the US has been steadily dropping, but many farmers still use sheep to clear the grass in their orchards. While I personally prefer goats for mowing, …

I get it. Sometimes your garden and the chicken coop will be one and the same. Raising both chickens and pumpkins are a good possibility for me in the future, …

It’s currently fall here in Austin, Texas, and I’m keeping a close eye on the temperature as winter approaches. Even though my potted lemon tree is young, I’d like to …

Mice have recently been spotted in my family’s neighborhood, and we’re growing a couple of pumpkin varieties this year. Naturally, we got a bit concerned and thought maybe we should …

I grew up in Orlando, FL, and lived in Los Angeles for 8 years, so it’s safe to say I’ve seen my share of palm trees. However, even though we’ve …