The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm show how to grow chestnut trees easily in a small bucket.

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm explain how to grow chestnut trees from start to finish.

Question: I would love to grow American chestnut trees on my property to harvest the nuts for the holidays. Is this possible? Answer: The quick answer to this question is no – though work on ...

You can grow chestnuts in Southern California. You will need to incorporate lots of compost and gypsum in the soil prior to planting since chestnut trees (Castanea spp.) appreciate a somewhat acidic ...