Fruits

Homesteading Fruits articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Berries

The Humble Hackberry Tree

Hackberry trees are noxious weeds.  At least that’s what I was taught…

Micah Janzen Micah Janzen
growing blueberries
Berries

Got the Blues? It’s a Good Thing, if They’re Blueberries!

I know somewhere there must be someone who doesn’t like blueberries.  I’ve…

Ed Mashburn Ed Mashburn
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Growing Pumpkins on the Homestead

Pumpkin is one of the favorite fall flavors for many people. It’s…

Biljana Tadic Biljana Tadic
homesteading, homestead, Homemade wines are easy; fill your own glass and those of your friends and family as they make great gifts. And it's fun to make wine at home.
Alcoholic drinks

Crafting Country Wines

Homemade wines are easy and quick to create.  Not only can you…

Marlene Affeld Marlene Affeld
Planning the Homestead Orchard, planning an orchard, orchard planning, planting fruit trees, growing fruit trees, homesteading
Fruit

Planning the Homestead Orchard

For most folks just moving to the country, there are many choices…

Ed Mashburn Ed Mashburn
DIY pickles, even fruit pickles, are simple to make using lacto-fermentation. And for the curious among us, the science of pickling is fascinating.
Canning

Peter Piper Picked a Peck: DIY Pickles on the Homestead

Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
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How a Farmer Grows Grapes in Alaska

When you think of grapes, warm regions like France may come to…

Samuel Feldman Samuel Feldman
Homesteading

Fantastic Figs from Your Farm: It’s Easier than You Might Think.

If you are considering the addition of fruit trees to your homestead,…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
Roadside-Foraging
Food

Roadside Foraging: 5 Plants to Brake for During Fall Travels

Let’s face it, many of us do a lot of driving. Kids…

Allyson Ernst Allyson Ernst
Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
Berries

Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup

The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …

Trendle Ellwood Trendle Ellwood
Berries

Bramble Blood

There was a time in my life when from spring to September,…

Trendle Ellwood Trendle Ellwood
Farmer's Market Products
Artichoke

Five Fun Farmer’s Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table

Participating in a farmer's market is a great income opportunity that allows…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores