Growing trees from seed works—but it produces unpredictable results. Learn when seed-growing makes sense and when to start from selected trees instead.

Many fig growers ask the same question every winter: Should I root my cuttings right away, or store them until spring?

Learn how to germinate tree seeds with our comprehensive chart of stratification and scarification needs. Ideal for permaculture, homestead, and food forest growers in temperate climates.

Learn how to root fig cuttings easily using the "fig pop" method, a simple and low stress propagation method.

This guide will attempt to explain the process and clarify the techniques used to successfully germinate tree and perennial seeds.

Learn how to establish new elecampane plants from root cuttings.

Comfrey is one of the most useful perennials you can establish on a homestead or food forest site.

Nursery update on the progress of grafted fruit trees in the nursery beds.

Nursery update on the progress on grafted fruit trees in the nursery beds in 2021.

Nursery update on field work with persimmons.

Nursery update in early 2021 on growing fruit trees from seed.

Nursery update on grafting fruit trees for mother stock in the Mad Cat Farm orchard.