Welcome to Pomes and Stones! In today’s video, we’re going over the essential dos and don’ts of pruning young apple trees during the winter months. Whether you're growing Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Ambrosia, or Gala apples, understanding the best pruning techniques is crucial for promoting healthy gro...

Welcome to another day on our Michigan fruit farm! In this video, we tackle some major farm organization and improvement projects. Watch as we dive into the process of reorganizing our farm shop, making space for future projects, and working on our tractor and harvest equipment. We also take on t...

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our honey bee operation on our Michigan apple and cherry farm! In this video, we’re sharing the journey of our hardworking bees as they travel from Michigan to Florida and California, helping to pollinate various crops along the way.

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Root Stock To Apple Trees: 2024 Growing Season In One Video!!!
The 2024 growing season at our 10,000 apple tree nursery has come to an end! In this video, we take you step-by-step through the entire process of growing apple trees from scratch, starting with rootstock planting all the way to chip...

What happened to my John Deere tractor? Find out in this video as we dive into the surprising breakdown of our tractor and what caused it to split in two! Not only that, but we're also tackling another big issue at our farm shop—a massive hydraulic leak on our Hitachi excavator. This video gives ...

In this video, We take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

Katie Lila designs a seasonal statement piece out of locally grown wheat for an evening gala at SFCC.

Katie Lila does a flower-takeover of a creative studio for a rotating spring photo shoot.

The community comes together to help Katie Lila and her team create a river of dahlias on the stairs of the library.

Katie Lila joins forces with a nonprofit to create clever auction items for a community event.

Katie Lila showcases her creativity through a unique installation using vintage food containers at the MAC Artfest, an eclectic artisan show.

Katie Lila and her team transform a horse-drawn carriage for Spokane’s renowned Lilac Parade.

Katie Lila creates a display for the Bloomsday Race, plus surprises a special participant.

"Thank a farmer"? Sure. But does ag sometimes lean a little too hard into the humble hero narrative? In this refreshingly honest and often hilarious episode, Damian Mason sits down with Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to dig deep into the concept of the "farmer hero complex." Fro...

In this video, we take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

In this video, we had big plans to start building a deer fence around the farm, but Mother Nature had other ideas! 🌨️ With a massive 4-day snowstorm rolling in, our team had to pivot and make the most of the unexpected snow. Watch as we bring in not one, but two excavators to tackle snow removal,...

In this video, we take you through the process of planting 80 acres of tart Montmorency cherries in Michigan, a prime location for one of the most popular fruit crops in the U.S. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or a newcomer to agriculture, this step-by-step guide will provide valuable insights ...

In this video, we take you behind the scenes to show how it's possible to plant 18,000 apple trees in just one day! Watch as we use advanced farming equipment, including tractors, to make it happen efficiently and sustainably. Learn how innovative farming techniques and sustainable agriculture pr...

in this video, we showcase the effective use of two tractors on our farm to prepare the land for planting fruit trees in just two weeks! Join us as we demonstrate the step-by-step process of land preparation, highlighting the benefits of using multiple tractors and implements to increase efficien...

🌳 Clearing Trees for a New Deer Fence | Protecting My Fruit Trees in 2025 🦌

In this video, I’ll take you through the essential steps of clearing trees along my property line to prepare for a new deer fence. As I work to protect my fruit trees from hungry deer, I’ll share tips, tools, and techniq...

What’s the biggest farming mistake you’ve ever made? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason pulls up a chair with Dirt Poor star and Missouri farmer Gavin Spoor, along with Galynn Beer of AgroLiquid, and Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg to dig into just that. From the “moron method” to dry fertili...

Welcome to Pomes and Stones! In today’s video, we dive into the vital roles of three key jobs in agriculture: discing, spreading lime, and picking rocks. These tasks may seem simple, but they play a crucial part in maintaining healthy soil and successful crop production. These three jobs are esse...

Welcome to Pomes and Stones! This week we dive into the Ups and Downs of growing apples in Michigan! In this video, I reveal my biggest fruit farming mistake when it comes to apple farming. Learn from my experience to avoid making the same mistake on your own fruit farm!

Embarking on an apple f...

Welcome back to Pomes and Stones! In this video, we are checking in on the farm fruit tree nursery! Earlier this year we started our very own apple tree nursery with 10,000 trees! Starting with the planting of the root stock to grafting the fruit bud from our cyan wood! This week we are jumping b...