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Blackberry: Midnight Jewel – Sweet, Thornless, and High-Yielding Berries for the Homestead
Living up here in Northern New Mexico, at around 8,500 feet, can be quite the challenge when it comes to gardening. We’re working with a…
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Hot Pepper: Shishito > Mild Heat, Prolific Yields, and Nutrient-Rich Flavorful Bites
As someone who loves cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, I’ve always had a soft spot for Shishito peppers. These little green gems bring a…
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Cucumber: Bush – Compact, Disease-Resistant, and Prolific Vines for Small Space Gardening
Cucumbers are a delightful addition to any homestead, especially when you’re dealing with limited garden space. This year, I’m excited to try a new variety…
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Pear: Moonglow > Fire Blight Resistant, Grit-Free, and Juicy Fruits for the Homestead Orchard
Every time I talk about the Moonglow pear, I feel a spark of hope. Growing fruit trees at high altitudes is a challenge, but there’s…
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Fig: Violette de Bordeaux – Cold-Hardy, Berry-Flavored, and Compact Growth for Small Spaces
Figs have always been one of those fruits I’d admired from afar. Living at high altitudes, especially in Northern New Mexico at about 8,500 feet,…
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Pear: Colette – Continuous Harvests and Exceptional Flavor from a Frost-Hardy Everbearing Tree
I’ve come to believe that in the homesteading world, every garden has its experiments, and my adventure with the Colette pear variety is surely one…
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Kale: Curly Blue – Cold-Hardy, Nutrient-Dense, and Vibrant Greens for Your Garden
Kale has been one of those crops that has stood out in our garden, both in its resilience and its nutritional offerings. There’s something wonderfully…
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Almond: Hall’s Hardy – Cold-Tolerant, Self-Fertile, and Ornamental Nut Trees for Northern Climates
When it comes to making the most out of a homestead in the northern climates, resilience is key. Here in Northern New Mexico, I’ve learned…
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Apple: Autumn Crisp – Crisp, Sweet, and Long-Storing Fruits for the Homestead
Apple: Autumn Crisp – Crisp, Sweet, and Long-Storing Fruits for the Homestead Every year, I dive deeper into cultivating a high-altitude self-sufficient homestead in Northern…
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