Autumn Leaves and Fruit Trees -

Welcome to autumn on Favor Tree Farms.

The autumn season is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The leaves are turning brilliant reds, deep burgundy, golden yellows, and stunning shades of orange.

Here at Favor Tree Farms is no different. The landscape of our farm shows the changing seasons even with our fruit trees as they prepare for their winter nap. Only a couple of our fig trees still bear fruit.

Our holly trees are in full bloom.

We hear the crunch of the fallen brown leaves under our feet where the grass once was.

The leaves are now a beautiful brown blanket that covers most of the ground. We do not rake the leaves; it turns out they are good for the soil. We let nature take her course. After all, the leaves dry out and return to the earth. This fall we gathered apples, pears, and figs from our fruit trees.

If you are looking for maximum ROI (Return On Investment) fruit trees are the way to go.

Here are 10 reasons why you should invest in planting fruit trees in your space.

You plant a fruit tree one time, and the fruit should return year after year.
The residual from fruit trees spans generations. You can plant a tree today and your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and beyond can reap the benefits. Legacy.
Fruit trees are minimum maintenance. Unless they get a disease, you typically only prune them ever so often.
You do not need a ton of space, dwarf fruit trees are a viable option.
Trees help to conserve the soil and improve air quality.
The blossoms and fruit from the fruit trees bring beauty to any space.
The health benefits are that you know where your fruit comes from and unless you add it, your fruit will be chemical free.
Growing your own fruit can save money on your grocery bill in addition to helping support food security.
Fruit trees promote creativity. You will find all kinds of ways to prepare your fruit. You can eat it raw, can it, bake it, juice it, and share it.
Planting fruit trees is rewarding when you reap the benefits of picking your own fruit as well as creating a tranquil environment for your mind, body and soul.

Make sure to do your research. You can check books, go online, or contact your local county extension office for support. Find out which varieties of fruit trees grow best in your area. Find out the best time to plant your fruit trees and learn about your soil for best results.

Although the days are crisp and the nights are very chilly, we still have a few marigolds growing outdoors and peppers growing inside of our grow tunnel.

Our okra has gone to seed.

We will collect the seeds and plant them next year. This is the beauty of growing your own food, when you collect the seeds they are the gift that keeps on giving.