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by Zack Muma on Sep 26 2024

Despite this they are delicious when freshly picked (especially sun-warmed while up on the ladder doing the picking!) and the lack of care just showcases how easily one can get useable crops from a simple peach seedling! This year, I just had to try out something to preserve them since the crop was bountiful, so I chose a peach honey butter recipe from my mom’s collection.

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Juglone Tolerant Plants: A (Somewhat) Quick Rundown

by Steph Roth on Mar 01 2024

...There are somewhat recent studies showing that healthy soil high in organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi can reduce the toxicity of juglone, suggesting that many more plants could grow successfully below Juglans in a healthy ecosystem...

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A Year of Plenty (of Perspective)

by Steph Roth on Nov 11 2023

Something not discussed often enough when planning an orchard is how the orchard might serve you beyond the conventional mindset of exclusively yield per acre of marketable pounds of fruit...

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Lovely Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

by Mouse Paxton on Mar 23 2023

In late spring of my first year at the nursery, I was amazed at just how abundant the Grandma Barbara-Anne rhubarb was! I love strawberry rhubarb pie but had never made it myself. After bringing home several stalks of rhubarb, my friend and I decided to bake some pie together! My friend has an eye for the finer details and had the great idea to use the leftover bits of crust from the lattice to make roses and a bow. Recipe: My friend and I used the recipe here to make the pie! The egg wash and coarse sugar sprinkled atop the crust really add to the visual appeal. Staff Reviews: Greatly enjoyed by everyone at the nursery! The pie tasted as good as it looked.

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Delicious Elderberry Pie

by Mouse Paxton on Mar 16 2023

During a bit of a lull at the nursery, I used frozen York and Scotia elderberries from the bushes growing right outside the office to create an elderberry pie. I thought it would be a good way to use a bunch of the berries at once and get a good feel for what the flavour is like in baking. I still have nearly two bags of berries left so I'm excited to try out other recipes too! Recipe: I followed the recipe here! The pie turned out well but the recipe can be vague, so you'll have to trust your gut! I think I would another cup of elderberries (and the corresponding amount of sugar) next time, the crust to filling ratio was not my favourite. I also plan to make the pie more visually appealing next time! Staff Review: The pie was quite popular with everyone, including Steph whose favourite pie is elderberry pie and Wayne who is quite the pie connoisseur. The crunchy seeds can take a bit of getting used to for anyone unfamiliar with elderberry pie.

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Scrumptious Sour Cherry Recipes

by Steph Roth on Mar 09 2023

The staff at Silver Creek Nursery took advantage of a brief lull before the busyness of spring shipping season and crafted some culinary creations...

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Winter 2023: Exciting Announcements (And More!)

by Steph Roth on Jan 16 2023

Steph's 2022 Season Review: Whew, this year blew by for me... In taking a few moments over the holidays to reflect on the year, I realized just how much we have grown in 2022.