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13 Trees Every Homesteader Should Plant

Trees are great for firewood and shade, but planting certain trees can offer other benefits such as medicine and tools.

Planting a tree is fairly simple, but there are some important things you need to know before you get started.

Nuts are a great source of protein in a disaster. If you want to start growing nuts yourself, here are the fastest growing nut trees.

If you are looking into growing your own medicine, you’ll want to consider adding some of these medicinal trees to your homestead.

Cutting down a tree yourself is the most economical solution, but you need to be very careful when attempting it.

Some trees just aren’t worth the trouble. They grow slowly, tend to die off, make a mess, and more. Here are six trees you don’t want.

While trees can grow from seed, some people find it is easier to plant new trees using cuttings. Here’s how to turn a twig into a tree.