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 Highlights<ul><li>Background of St. Lawrence Nursery</li><li>A closer look at cold-hardy fruit trees</li><li>How to figure out what plants you can grow </li><li>Favorite cold-hardy plants </li><li>Growing peaches and pears in a cold region</li><li>Growing cold-hardy nut trees</li><li>When to order and plant trees</li><li>How to plant your trees successfully</li><li>Organic pest control tips</li><li>Dealing with strong winds</li><li>Best watering tips</li><li>How long for fruit production</li><li>Tips for pruning trees</li><li>Final tips and thoughts on cold climate fruit and nut trees</li></ul>Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Meal Craft here: <a href='https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453'>https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453</a>Learn more about St. Lawrence Nursery here: <a href='https://www.slngrow.com/'>https://www.slngrow.com/</a>Email St. Lawrence Nursery at: trees@slngrow.comFollow St. Lawrence Nursery here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sln_grow/'>https://www.instagram.com/sln_grow/</a>OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: <ul> <li>Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: <a href='http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter'>http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter</a> </li> <li>Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: <a href='http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/'>www.theprairiehomestead.com</a> </li> <li>Jill on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger/'>@jill.winger</a> </li> <li>Jill on Facebook: <a href='http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead'>http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead</a> </li> <li>Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: <a href='https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application'>https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application</a> </li> </ul> Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-fashioned-on-purpose/id1475835329'>leave a review</a> to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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