Category: Light: Full Sun

Jan 05 2024

Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Apricot, Prunus armeniaca

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Botanical name: Prunus armeniaca Notes: Propagating Apricot Propagating apricots typically involves either planting seeds or using grafting techniques. Here’s a detailed guide for each method: Propagating Apricots from Seed: Grafting...

Jan 05 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Spring, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Red Raspberry, Rubus idaeus

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Botanical name: Rubus idaeus Propagation Using Root Cuttings for Red Raspberry Propagation: Using Suckers for Propagation: Both methods are effective for expanding your raspberry patch or starting a new one....

Jan 05 2024

Ecological Use: Shade, Family: Maple (Aceraceae), Food Type: Sweetener, Growth Rate: Moderate, Growth Rate: Slow, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Bigtooth Maple, Acer grandidentatum

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Botanical name: Acer grandidentatum Notes: Recipe Maple Glazed Carrots Acer grandidentatum, commonly known as bigtooth maple, is a tree species not typically known for its culinary uses. However, let’s get...

Jan 02 2024

Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Yamberry, Dioscorea batatas

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AKA Dioscorea polystachya Dioscorea polystachya, commonly known as Chinese yam or cinnamon vine, is a versatile and nutritious plant suitable for permaculture gardens. Here’s detailed information about it: Chinese Yam...

Jan 02 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae), Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Shade, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Winter, Size/Layer: Shrub/Bush, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Common Barberry, Berberis vulgaris

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European BarberryBotanical name: Berberis vulgaris Notes:Ecological functions/uses: Provides food and habitat for wildlife, acts as a barrier plant due to its thorns, and is used in traditional medicine.Food uses: Berries...

Dec 31 2023

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Pest Deterrent, Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae), Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Rhubarb, Rheum x cultorum

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There are actually a few different kinds of Rhubarb, and many are hybrids (hence the botanical name including “hybridum”). Most of these are hybrids that include the mother species, Rheum...

Dec 29 2023

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Shrub/Bush, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Pixwell Gooseberries, Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’

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Pixwell GooseberryBotanical name: Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’ Notes: Pixwell gooseberry is valued for its relatively low maintenance, high productivity, and ease of harvest due to its fewer thorns compared to other...

Dec 23 2023

Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 2 Cold Hardiness, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness

Chokecherry, Prunus virginiana

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Prunus virginiana ChokecherryBotanical name: Prunus virginiana Notes: PROPAGATING CHOKECHERRY Propagation of chokecherry, or Prunus virginiana, can be done effectively through several methods: Remember, seed propagation is known to work well...

Dec 23 2023

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Fence/Hedge, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Nanking Cherry, Prunus tomentosa

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Botanical name: Prunus tomentosa Notes:(Ecological functions/uses) Can be used as an edible hedge or windbreak due to its dense growth. Attracts beneficial insects with its fragrant flowers.(Food uses) The fruit...

Dec 22 2023

Ecological Use: Wind Break, Food Type: Nuts, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Black Walnut, Juglans nigra

by Chas Hathaway

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Black WalnutBotanical name: Juglans nigra Notes: Black walnut, known scientifically as Juglans nigra, is a valuable and versatile tree native to North America. It’s renowned for its hard, durable wood...