How to start an orchard

Having a small homestead orchard is a great way to add to your self sufficiency and grow your gardening repertoire. Learn how to plan and plant one today.

A home orchard can supply you with delicious, low-cost fresh fruit, attract pollinators and provide shade and beauty. It requires a small investment of money and a large investment of time and patience. Choosing Orchard Trees Select trees adapted to your climate. Consult your local Cooperative Extension about varieties suited to your area. Visit USDA […]

Fall is an excellent time to start an orchard. Learn why and how to plant fruit trees.

Start your orchard off on the right foot! Learn how to plant fruit trees so your backyard or homestead orchard will thrive! | Homestead Honey

Shortly after I first moved here, I established a small scale apple tree orchard and slowly included other perennial vegetable and fruit crops. It was looking good and then it wasn't. A number of factors led to the demise of the apple tree orchard and so now I find myself planning an orchard that will be more of a self sustaining food forest rather than just an apple tree orchard.

The best time for starting a backyard orchard is a couple years ago. But since we don't have time travel, let's say the best time to start is today!

4 things to consider before planting a homestead orchard

3 Steps on Planning Your Mini Backyard Orchard

Get inspired by the 11 fastest-growing fruit trees that can boost your self-sufficient homestead. These prepper garden ideas will help you start gardening for self-sufficiency in no time. Save this pin to your gardening board to create your backyard orchard!

Do you dream of picking fruit off your own trees for your family to enjoy? There are a lot of things to consider when planning for your homestead orchard.