There are many different types of mulberry trees available, from standard trees to weeping and dwarf varieties. Some are suitable for fruit-bearing, while others are purely ornamental. Here we will look at how to care for the most common types of mulberry trees found in the United States. How Do You Take Care Of A … Read more
Many different cultivars of walnut trees are grown in the United States. The two main types are English (also known as Persian) and black walnuts, both of which produce edible fruits and provide shade. The trees do grow very tall, often more than 50 feet, making them difficult to harvest for a backyard grower. Pruning … Read more
A cattle ranch is a small or large landholding that has the focused purpose of breeding and raising cattle. Cattle are useful form of livestock that can be bred as show animals, milk producers, meat producers and producers of leather. In this article, we discuss how to start a cattle ranching business. Read on to … Read more
Life on a farm is all about making the most of what you’ve got. This is why the old adage, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!” Is so often applied to farm life. Farmers have always been master recyclers and have come up with lots of creative, innovative ways … Read more
Humans have been hunter-gatherers since the dawn of time, with the natural world being our breadbasket. It is still perfectly possible to forage for food and provide many of the elements we need in a healthier form than found in a grocery store. In this article, I will talk about how to forage for food, … Read more
Many people dream of moving to a farm, but it’s a big step and you can’t always be sure that it’s exactly right for you. What is life like on a farm? What should you do when you find yourself thinking “I want to live on a farm.”? In this article, we discuss farm living … Read more
The saying “Love what you have, and you will have what you love” is a simple way to describe the concept of farmhouse living. The farmhouse lifestyle is one that encourages simplicity, resourcefulness, mindfulness and gratitude. When you live the farmhouse lifestyle, you appreciate and treasure what you have, make use of that which is … Read more
Growing a healthy grapefruit tree should be easy, right? You stick it in the ground, give it some water now and then, and it’s job done. Well, not quite. To increase your chances of success, you’ll need to show it a little more love than that. With just a touch of extra effort, you can … Read more
The Dragon Fruit plant is a type of climbing cactus that is often referred to as a tree because it can reach heights of 20 feet tall. It is also known as “Pitayas” and the fruits as “Strawberry Pears” due to their bright red color and sweet flavor. Even the flowers are unique. They bloom … Read more
Apricot trees can produce an abundance of delicious, sweet fruits earlier than many other fruit trees. They can survive relatively cold winters and like warm, dry summers. There are many different types to suit different climates and plot sizes, but how do you take care of an apricot tree? Let’s find out. How Do You … Read more
Barley is an easy to grow, inexpensive crop with several valuable advantages. It can be used as an animal and human food source, in beer and whiskey making, or as a way to protect topsoil during drought conditions. It is excellent for weed suppression and erosion control and can be used in coastal areas due … Read more
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