Yes, you can eat green jujubes, but should you? Here’s what I’ve learned after tasting jujubes at every stage of ripeness on our family farm.

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

Wondering what apple butter tastes like? Here’s my opinion after growing apples, making homemade apple butter, and tasting many varieties over the years.

Can black walnuts still be used after the hull turns black? Here’s how I decide which walnuts to keep and which ones I throw away.

Should you pick black walnuts from the tree or wait until they fall? Here’s what I do on our Missouri farm and why timing matters.

Wondering if jujubes taste like dates? After growing and eating fresh jujubes on our farm, here’s how I’d compare their flavor at every stage of ripeness.

Thinking about planting apple trees? Here’s what I wish someone had told me before growing them on our Missouri family farm.

Wondering why apples are dropping before they’re ripe? Learn the most common causes, when it’s normal, and when your tree needs help.

Wondering why your apples have red spots? Learn the most common causes, how to tell them apart, and whether the fruit is still safe to eat.

Curious about jujube fruit? We just harvested our first jujubes in Missouri in 2025. Learn what they taste like—sweet like brown sugar with an apple-like crunch—and why this unique fruit has us excited for the future of our farm.

Wondering what to eat with apple butter? From biscuits and toast to oatmeal, cheese boards, and even pork chops, our farm fresh apple butter adds cozy apple spice to any meal. Discover tasty pairings from our Missouri family farm and grab a jar today.

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.

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.

Why do black walnuts stain your hands? Learn what causes the dark stains, how long they last, and the easiest way to avoid them.

Wondering what a ripe jujube looks like? Here’s how I tell when our Honey Jar jujubes are ready to pick and at their sweetest.