Willowrise Gardens – Page 3 – A Sanpete food forest garden shop of berry, fruit, and nut trees and bushes, especially cold hardy (zone 4-5) varieties.

Jan 06 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, 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

Black Cherry, Prunus serotina

by Chas Hathaway

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Common name: Black CherryBotanical name: Prunus serotina Notes: Propagating Black Cherry Propagating Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) can be done through various methods, each with its own specific process: Each method...

Jan 05 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Pest Deterrent, Family: Onion (Amaryllidaceae), Food Type: Savory Herb, Growth Rate: Moderate, Growth Rate: Slow, Light: Full Sun, Size/Layer: Herb layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Giant Allium, Allium giganteum

by Chas Hathaway

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AKA Giant Onion As a food item, light use is recommended for this species. As part of the allium (onions, garlic, leeks) genus, giant allium seem to be edible, but...

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

by Chas Hathaway

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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 03 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Shade, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Rainier Cherry, Prunus avium

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Botanical name: Prunus avium ‘Rainier’ Notes: Rainier cherry trees are the cold hardiest sweet cherries we’ve yet come across. Some sources say they can grow in zone 4 (we try...

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

by Chas Hathaway

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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

by Chas Hathaway

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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’

by Chas Hathaway

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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...