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Demonstrating how to graft a fruit tree with Alderman on Prunus Americana rootstock. Alderman plum is extremely cold hardy and produces big, dark red, sweet, juicy fruit that ripens in July. Visit Our Nursery Store Shop Trees

Whatever you think of climate change projections, the impacts of extreme weather are evident: tropical cyclones in Alaska, arctic blasts, killer heat waves, extreme droughts, 500-year floods, mega wildfires, and life-threatening blizzards. The number of natural disasters has increased fivefold over the last 50 years, with economic losses increasing sevenfold. The costs to our health and safety, food

We sat down recently with our friends at the Nature Calls podcast at Cornell Cooperative Extension to talk about the use of agroforestry and biochar for ecological restoration and climate resilience. Have a listen and check out more than four dozen other timely conversations below: Agroforestry Agroforestry integrates trees and other perennial plants into

The Latin name for Persimmon, Diospyros, literally means “divine fruit.” So it’s no surprise that it was a staple of Native American orchards for centuries. Yet many of us have never tasted this delicious native fruit! Why isn’t American Persimmon more common today? And what makes it so special?

The recently introduced Biochar Research Network Act would establish a national network of up to 20 research centers to expand the production and use of biochar to improve soils and accelerate natural climate solutions. The work of the proposed research centers would focus on improving crop yields and soil

We are excited to announce the launch of a new biochar agroforestry research project thanks to the generous support of the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. The grant supports the exploration and promotion of “novel approaches” to productive agricultural systems that enhance the ecosystems in which

Oak trees produce acorns. Acorns have nourished insects, animals, and people for at least 25 million years. About 600 different oak species span the globe, from northern temperate forests to high elevation tropical cloud forests. Quercus is the largest genera of tree in the Northern Hemisphere, with the largest

Honey locust are ideal silvopasture trees that can transform open farmland or degraded woodlands into prime pasture for livestock, while also enhancing the biodiversity and resilience of working lands. In a time of impending climate change, trees are powerful and accessible tools for pulling carbon out of the atmosphere

Mountain Mint: A Pollinator Magnet Pycnanthemum muticum Mountain mint, specifically short-toothed mountain mint, is one of the best plants for native pollinators. An incredible diversity and abundance of bees, flies, beetles, and butterflies visit our mountain mint patch on the farm. It also has the longest bloom time, and

A video explaining how we make biochar-compost on the farm. We use biochar to enhance soil structure, foster beneficial microbes, and fight climate change. Buy Our Probiotic Biochar Soil Amendment & Learn More About Biochar Probiotic Biochar Soil Amendment Learn More

A video demonstrating how to plant a chestnut seedling taken during the establishment of a 10-acre mixed fruit and nut orchard at Arthur’s Point Farm. Browse Our Nut Trees & Learn More About Agroforestry Shop Nut Trees Learn More