Shipova is a Cross between Mountain Ash and Pear. I think more fruit nerds should add this to their arsenal!

This first one is available to all members. How to make Biochar!

Could growing MASSIVE Asian pears like this one, make you feel a little more comfortable...knowing where your food comes from? This started with a little twig grafted to a wild bradford pear seedling and in two years it is LOADED with softball sized pears.

We have been busy here gathering hickory nuts, pawpaw, peach and other tree seeds to stratify and grow over the winter. Are you gathering seedstock for your homestead as well? If so, what goodies have you acquired?