S17: E8: Yes, You Can Grow Fruit & Nuts in Cold Climates! Here's How.

If you live in a cold northern area, you may have assumed growing fruit and nuts was out of the question, but I'm happy to tell you that it's not! In this episode, I chat with St. Lawrence Nurseries about the best cold hardy fruit and nut tree varieties, common planting mistakes, and essential care tips for success. We cover watering, fertilizing, pruning, and more to help you cultivate a thriving orchard—even in harsh winters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, this episode is packed with practical advice!Podcast Episode HighlightsBackground of St. Lawrence NurseryA closer look at cold-hardy fruit treesHow to figure out what plants you can grow Favorite cold-hardy plants Growing peaches and pears in a cold regionGrowing cold-hardy nut treesWhen to order and plant treesHow to plant your trees successfullyOrganic pest control tipsDealing with strong windsBest watering tipsHow long for fruit productionTips for pruning treesFinal tips and thoughts on cold climate fruit and nut treesResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453Learn more about St. Lawrence Nursery here: https://www.slngrow.com/Email St. Lawrence Nursery at: [email protected] St. Lawrence Nursery here: https://www.instagram.com/sln_grow/OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!