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Beginners Guide to Growing Juneberries in the Northeast

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Juneberry, also known as serviceberry, saskatoon, or Amelanchier, is a versatile and fruitful shrub that thrives in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.  Juneberries have stunning spring blossoms, vibrant fall foliage, and delicious, nutritious berries.  Berries ripen here in New Jersey in mid to late June.  Juneberry plants can be a great […]

Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Trees

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Mulberry trees are one of my favorite trees. Mulberry trees can produce tons of food for your family, livestock, and wildlife and above all that they are a great landscape tree. Why Grow Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Trees Illinois Everbearing Mulberry trees are the king of all mulberry trees in the Northeast. Illinois Everbearing is by […]

All About Beach Plums

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Where do Beach Plums Grow Today we get a close up look at the elusive beach plum. Popular by fans of unusual fruit, the beach plum grows native in my home state. Here along the N.J. shore and much of the northeastern coast this overlooked native edible sits unnoticed all but edible plant enthusiasts like […]

Road Trip to John W. Hershey’s Defunct Tree Crop Nursery

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Today I visited the old nursery remnants of John W. Hershey’s Downingtown, PA tree crops nursery.  J. Russell Smith, author of Tree Crops, mentions John W. Hershey’s now defunct tree nursery in his book repeatedly.  From what I can gather John Hershey worked tirelessly toward the improvement of native fruit and nut trees in the region. Much […]