Do you love fresh sun-ripened peaches? Or maybe you’re dreaming of making your own apple cider? Knowing which trees and when to plant fruit trees in zone 5 can be daunting. Before I started with trees ...

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Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Plant the pit: After stratification, fill a small pot with well-draining potting soil. Plant the pit about 1 inch deep in the soil. Water the soil and place the pot in a sunny location. Keep the soil ...