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Growing guides
Summer has just begun but will soon be over! Regardless of where you live, there are a few crops you can count on to withstand cooler temps, frost, and even sometimes snow.
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Growing guides
Dehydrated Sourdough-Hydrating Instructions Use these instructions to rehydrate your sourdough starter. When your starter is hydrated you can use it in your favourite sourdough recipe.
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Food forests
Nut Trees Fruit Trees Berry Bushes Search Plants Now Turn Your Backyard into a Self-Sustaining Food Forest in Just a Few Simple Steps! Transforming Your Yard into a Food Forest Is Easier Than You Think—Here’s How! Way back when.I wanted a backyard full of edible plants and…
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Nut trees
Welcome to Little Tree Farm. Today, I would like to share my knowledge and experience with you about trees like the eastern black walnuts and shrubs like elderberries. As a farmer and a nurseryman, I love working with with trees and shrubs, and I am excited to pass on some…
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Nut trees
If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting your own delicious and nutritious hazelnuts, you’re in luck. Hazelnuts, also known as filberts, are a popular tree nut that can be grown in various regions, including Canada. In this comprehensive guide, we will answer common questions about…
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Nut trees
The Allure of the Eastern Black Walnut
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Nut trees
When it comes to the world of nuts, black walnuts are a unique and prized variety. With their rich flavor and distinct aroma, these nuts have become a popular choice for both culinary and health enthusiasts. If you’re wondering whether black walnuts grow in Canada, you’ve come…
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Nut trees
Buartnut, a fascinating nut hybrid, combines the best qualities of three nut species: the butternut, the heartnut, and the Japanese walnut. In the world of buartnuts, we look at their characteristics, cultivation, and availability for purchase. Discover the allure of this…
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Berries
Berries are a popular and delicious fruit that can be grown in a variety of ways, from pots on a balcony to a large backyard. They are an easy and low-maintenance crop that can provide sweet treats throughout the summer months. In this article, we will explore the best berry…
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Fruit trees
Growing a persimmon tree in Nova Scotia sounds impossible to many gardeners —but the truth is, cold-hardy American persimmons grow exceptionally well in our climate.
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Nut trees
What does a hazelnut tree look like. It looks like this 15 foot hazelnut shrub in this picture.
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Growing guides
If you’ve ever bought a young tree that came packed in a bundle without soil around its roots, you’ve seen a bare root sapling. Unlike container-grown trees, which are shipped in pots filled with soil, bare root saplings are harvested from the ground while dormant, their roots…
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Growing guides
From the towering sugar maple in Quebec to the hardy black walnut in Ontario and hazelnuts in Nova Scotia, trees shape the Canadian landscape. They are the foundation of forests, woodlots, and homesteads — providing timber, nuts, firewood, wildlife habitat, and cultural heritage.
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Growing guides
Walk through any Canadian woodlot in the fall and you’ll feel it immediately – the crunch of leaves underfoot, the earthy scent of damp soil, the filtered sunlight falling through canopies of red maple and golden birch. Trees are more than a backdrop to our lives; they are the…
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Nut trees
Deciduous trees — those that drop their leaves each fall — are the backbone of Canadian forests, woodlots, and homesteads. From the sugar maples of Quebec to black walnuts in Ontario and hardy ashes across the Prairies, these trees have shaped our economy, culture, and…
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Nut trees
Canada is often considered too cold for nut trees, but that’s far from the truth. Several nut species – especially hardy walnuts and hickories – thrive in our climate and provide food, shade, and legacy value for generations.
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Nut trees
Do any nuts grow in canada? When most people picture nut trees, they imagine sunny California almond orchards or warm southern pecan groves. But here’s the surprise: Canada has its own rich history of nut trees, and several species thrive in our diverse climates, from Nova…
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Growing guides
Welcome back to Little Tree Farms’ blog! I’m Mike, and today we’re diving into a topic close to my heart – transforming our gardens into bustling wildlife havens and attract wildlife to garden. It’s not just about the beauty of the plants we choose but the life they invite into…
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Growing guides
Hello, fellow garden enthusiasts! Mike here from Little Tree Farms, your go-to source for unique and beautiful plants that can transform your garden into a picturesque oasis. Today, I want to shine the spotlight on a truly magnificent specimen – the Golden Willow. This tree,…
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Growing guides
Hey everyone, Mike here from Little Tree Farms! Spring is just around the corner, whispering promises of warmth, sunshine, and vibrant gardens bursting with life. But before you grab your shovel and seeds, a little preparation goes a long way in preparing garden for spring…
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Nut trees
The Canadian landscape boasts a diverse bounty, from towering maples to vibrant berry bushes. But nestled among these familiar favorites lies a lesser-known treasure: the heartnut. This unique nut, aptly named for its distinctive heart-shaped shell, offers a flavor and health…
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Nut trees
Hi everyone, Mike here from The Little Tree Farms ! As winter settles in and frost paints the landscape, many might think of cozy nights by the fireplace, not the treasures hidden within the fallen leaves. But under those leaves lies a gem often overlooked: the black walnut.…
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Growing guides
Hey everyone, Mike here from The Little Tree Farms ! Are we discussing Nova Scotia berries today? As the snow settles and frost paints the landscape, a secret whispers from the bare branches – a treasure trove of vibrant jewels nestled amongst the frost. These aren’t just…
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