Why Is My Jujube Tree Growing Shoots From the Ground?
Is your jujube tree sending up shoots around the trunk? Here’s what I’ve learned about jujube suckers, why they grow, and whether I remove them.
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What Does Apple Butter Taste Like? My Honest Opinion
Wondering what apple butter tastes like? Here’s my opinion after growing apples, making homemade apple butter, and tasting many varieties over the years.
How Long Does Apple Jam Last? The Truth About Fresh vs Store-Bought
Find out how long apple jam and apple butter really last. Our Missouri farm makes small-batch spreads that stay fresh for months—no preservatives, just real fruit flavor that beats store-bought every time.
Do Jujube Trees Need Two Trees to Produce Fruit?
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.
The Differences Between Apple Butter, Apple Jelly & Apple Jam
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.
Does Apple Butter Need to Be Refrigerated? Here’s the Truth
Should apple butter be refrigerated? Learn when it can stay in the pantry, when it belongs in the fridge, and how to store it safely.
How Long Do Fresh Jujubes Last? Here’s What I’ve Found
Learn how long fresh jujubes last on the counter and in the refrigerator, plus the storage methods I’ve found work best after harvesting them from our tree.
Do Jujubes Have Seeds? What to Expect Inside Every Fruit
Wondering if jujubes have seeds? Here’s what I’ve found after harvesting Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes from our family farm, plus how to remove the pits.
Homemade vs Store Bought Jam – Why Farm Fresh Always Wins
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.
Why Do Black Walnuts Stain Your Hands? Here’s What’s Happening
Why do black walnuts stain your hands? Learn what causes the dark stains, how long they last, and the easiest way to avoid them.
Are Black Walnuts Worth Harvesting? My Honest Opinion
Are black walnuts worth harvesting? Here’s my honest opinion after gathering, hulling, drying, cracking, and using them on our Missouri farm.
Can You Still Use Black Walnuts With Black Hulls?
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.
What Does a Ripe Jujube Look Like?
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.
How Do You Know When a Jujube Is Ripe? Signs It’s Ready
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.
Why Isn’t My Jujube Tree Growing? Here’s What I’ve Learned
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.