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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
Say goodbye to sugary snacks and hello to this delightfully wholesome Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding. Chia seeds are the star of this show, and for good reason. These tiny seeds pack …
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Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats
In the rush of busy mornings, wouldn't it be nice to have a breakfast that's not only delicious and nutritious but also ready and waiting for you? Enter our Cinnamon …
Apple and Cheddar Galette
"An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze." This old saying might raise a few eyebrows, but trust us, once you try our Rustic Apple …
They Weren’t Always Picking Crabapples On This Land
Today's story about picking crabapples gave me a little chuckle, though you might not laugh at the punch line if you're vegetarian.
"Crabby About Apples," comes from Alma Barkman, who has …
Watering Fruit Trees: When to Do it, and When to Avoid it
So you want to start growing your own fruit trees. You have picked out one or two you want to try, but you still have some questions. Do you have …
A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether you plant in spring or fall, both seasons offer excellent opportunities to start a backyard orchard. If you've been following my gardening adventures for a while, you may remember …
The 10 Most Beautiful Flowering Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are the high-school overachiever of the garden. They’re the “4.0 GPA, flawless skin, all AP classes, volunteers at a nursing home” type. Flowering fruit trees are the darling …
5 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees for a Beginner’s Backyard Orchard
Fresh fruit picked straight from the tree feels a little like summer magic. There’s just something about reaching up, twisting a perfectly ripe peach off the branch, and biting into …
7 Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees to Expand Your Orchard for Free
When I hear the word “clone” I either think of Dolly the sheep or binge-watching Battlestar Gallactica. But cloning fruit trees is neither of those things and it shouldn’t be …
