Should apples be refrigerated or left on the counter? Here’s how I store fresh apples to keep them crisp and tasting their best.

Learn exactly how to tell when a jujube is ripe, how the flavor changes as it ripens, and why I prefer picking mine after they’ve turned mostly brown.

Apple butter vs apple jelly vs apple jam—what’s the difference? Learn how each is made, how they taste, and which one lasts longer. Straight from our family farm in Missouri, discover why farm fresh spreads like our apple butter and homemade jam always taste better.

Thinking about planting a jujube tree? Here’s what I wish someone had told me before growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes on our Missouri farm.

Is your jujube tree dropping fruit before it’s ripe? Here’s what I’ve learned about normal fruit drop, watering, pollination, and other common causes.

Is your jujube tree growing slowly? Here’s what I’ve learned growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes in Missouri Zone 6a and when slow growth is normal.

Does your jujube tree still look dead while every other fruit tree has leaves? Here’s what I’ve learned growing jujubes in Missouri Zone 6a.

Apple butter vs applesauce—what’s the real difference? Learn how apple butter is made, why it’s richer and thicker, and why our farm’s homemade apple butter is the one you’ll want in your pantry. Order your jar today from Weaver Family Farms Produce!

Do you need two jujube trees to get fruit? Here’s what I’ve learned growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes, plus how pollination affects harvests.

Wondering if jujube trees have thorns? Here’s what I’ve learned growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes, plus whether the thorns should stop you from planting one.

Can you safely eat apples with black spots? Here’s how I decide which apples to keep, which to peel, and which belong in the trash.

I grow both jujubes and pawpaws on our Missouri farm. Here’s how they compare in flavor, texture, size, storage, and why I love both.

Wondering what the inside of a pawpaw looks like? Here’s what a ripe pawpaw should look like inside, plus signs it’s ready to eat.

Curious if homemade jam is really better? Discover why our small-batch Missouri-made jams beat store brands every time. Taste the real difference with our hand-stirred apple jam, caramel apple jam, and apple butter, all made fresh on our family farm in Cairo, Missouri.

Can apples ripen after picking? Learn what really happens after harvest and how to know the best time to pick apples.