At Miracle Farms, one farmer is on a mission to show the world that permaculture–a food production system that models itself on the natural world–can work on a commercial scale. What’s the most ...

Do you love fresh sun-ripened peaches? Or maybe you’re dreaming of making your own apple cider? Knowing which trees and when to plant fruit trees in zone 5 can be daunting. Before I started with trees ...

-- A tree orchard in the urban setting of Beecher is something Jacky and Dora King have been waiting on for a long time. On Sunday, their vision will become a reality. The Kings, neighbors and ...

Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit trees first. Which fruit trees fare best in this region? I would love apple, peach, plum, cherry and ...

Irrigation is a must in our climate. Even if your garden has all native plants, they will need supplemental irrigation for at least their first two summers before they become established. In addition, ...

You have a vision of a beautiful home orchard and the wonderful bounty to be had from it: pies, cobblers and fresh fruit for eating out of hand. You have the desire and the space — but where to start?