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.

Learn how I dry and store black walnuts after harvest so they cure properly and stay in good condition until I’m ready to crack them.

Turn fresh crab apples into beautiful homemade jelly with this easy recipe, plus tips for getting a clear, firm set every time.

Can apple butter spoil? Learn how to tell if apple butter has gone bad, what signs to watch for, and when it’s safest to throw it away.

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.

Learn how I remove black walnut hulls, avoid stained hands, and prepare fresh black walnuts for drying on our Missouri farm.

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.

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.

Turn apple juice into homemade jelly with a simple recipe, clear setting tips, and tricks to avoid runny or overly stiff jelly.

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.

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 black walnuts taste like? Here’s my honest opinion after harvesting, cracking, and eating black walnuts from our Missouri farm.

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

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 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.