Our fruit tree companion planting chart is your ultimate guide to successful gardening. Discover the power of companion planting for a healthier, more productive garden.

Make the most of your 2 acre homestead with a well-planned layout. Learn how to optimize space for gardens, livestock, and self-sufficiency.

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Year Zero - Before You Plant Planning and installing an orchard can be a daunting project, with the sweet rewards years and even decades out. But like the Heirloom Orchardist says: You're Never Too Old To Plant An Orchard! Especially with cultivars grafted to grow on dwarfing root stocks, one could be eating their own, sweet peaches, apples, and plumbs within 3 to 5 years. Considerations I am still a while away from planting my next small orchard; however, the following are some of the…

Having a large garden has been a dream of ours for years. In 2015 we unexpectedly got a chance to buy a plot basically next to our allotment. The plot is a slightly tapered rectangular (which I gue…

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.

Essential guide to planning an orchard. Choosing the right size tree, selecting your favourite varieties and general planting advice.