Ready to start your homestead orchard? These tips will help you figure out how to plan and plant your own fruit bearing trees so that you can grow even more food, even in small spaces, and add to your self sufficiency goals.

Since an orchard can be around for 60 years or more, you need to plan right before you plant an orchard, by considering these 6 essential tips.

A home orchard can supply you with delicious, low-cost fresh fruit, attract pollinators and provide shade and beauty. It requires a small investment of money and a large investment of time and patience. Choosing Orchard Trees Select trees adapted to your climate. Consult your local Cooperative Extension about varieties suited to your area. Visit USDA […]

When I first moved here 30+ years ago, I knew that I wanted to not only have a garden but that I also wanted to have the ability to grow some of my own ...

Get inspired by the 11 fastest-growing fruit trees that can boost your self-sufficient homestead. These prepper garden ideas will help you start gardening for self-sufficiency in no time. Save this pin to your gardening board to create your backyard orchard!

The Beginner's Guide to Planning Your Backyard Orchard will help you start growing fruit trees. You can use the bounty in cooking and canning.

Starting an orchard can feel a bit overwhelming- So we put together our favorite orchard supplies to help you get started on your way to growing fruit.

One of the greatest steps in being self-sufficient is to grow your calories and there is nothing better out there than an orchard.Orchards last for several generation and give the most bang for our buck with little labor. The fruits and nuts that can grown are nothing but full of health and energy for our bodies. Thus, it was a no-brainer that our family would make this decision to plant one. --We can eat fresh off the tree once there is ripe fruit. --We can make fresh fruit pies.--We can…

Don't wait to plan your homestead orchard. Having a backyard orchard is a great way to grow more food with less work. You plant your trees and bushes, and then they produce you food for years to come! From picking the best fruit trees to finding where to plant the trees, I show you the steps you need to take to plan an orchard.

How to select, locate and plant fruit trees on your homestead, the difference between dwarf and standard trees, and why you should plant in the fall.