Easy to Grow Fruits for the Mid Atlantic and Beyond
Jump start your fruit forest with the free training webinar below.
Are you ready for a bounty of fresh fruit at your door?
An abundant fruit forest is within reach, full of delicious and unique produce that thrives in your backyard. After the training, learn more about one of the all star fruits – the mighty paw paw – with clear, practical instruction from your host, Michael Judd.
FIND OUT MORETHERE IS HOPE
Want to learn more about growing uncommon fruits?
Learn from a master gardener to enrich your knowledge and start your immersive journey with Paw Paws. You'll learn:
- Where to find Paw Paws
- How to plant and care for Paw Paws
- Harvest and handling tips
- Delicious recipes
- And much more!
Yes, You do have Green Thumbs!
Join us on an adventure to enjoy organic gardening and gourmet food at it best. Ensure abundance by starting your fruit forest with this adaptable and forgiving fruit – learn about Paw Paws, from seed to table, and set yourself up for success!
ENROLL NOW
In The Next 6 Months, You Could…
- Finally have a young food forest framework
- Have paw paw saplings growing with strength and vigor
- Feel confident in your future garden plans to provide nutritious food for your family
The right start to kickstarting your fruit forest is within reach, beginning with the powerhouse paw paw.Â
Learn specifics and other more general techniques that can be adapted for a range of fruit trees.
What's Included In The Course
LESSON 1
Intro to Paw Paws - The Tropical Fruit of the North
Learn valuable insights, including:
- Where can I grow Paw Paws?
- Zones/climates & soils
- Siting Requirements
- Sun vs Shade
You’ll finish this course with a better understanding of paw paws.
LESSON 2
Choosing a Good Paw Paw Tree
Learn valuable insights, including:
- Wild vs Cultivated
- Dug up vs Potted
- Size Matters
- Select Cultivars
- The Bottom Line
You’ll finish this lesson with confidence in choosing the right Paw Paw tree.
LESSON 3
Growing Paw Paws
Learn valuable insights, including:
- Collecting & Storing Seed
- Germinating Seeds
- Direct Seeding
- Pots & Potting Mixes
- Grafting Paw Paws
You’ll finish this lesson with a complete understanding on how to successfully grow Paw Paws.
LESSON 4
Planting & Caring for Paw Paws
Learn valuable insights, including:
- When to plant & planning
- Eco-Logical Tree Care
- Feeding/Water
- Companion Planting
- Pruning & Shaping
- Insect & Disease Issues
You’ll finish this lesson with the knowledge to properly plant and care for your Paw Paws.
LESSON 5
Harvest & Processing
Learn valuable insights, including:
- Paw Paw Pickin' Season
- Safe Handling
- Processing & Storing
- Foraging
You’ll finish this lesson with the knowledge of how to properly harvest your Paw Paws.
LESSON 6
Recipes - What Do I Do With All This Fruit?
Learn valuable insights, including:
- The Flavor Gamut
- Raw vs Cooked
- Nutrition
- Recipes - Traditional, Vegan, Fermented...
You’ll finish this lesson with the recipes to try in your kitchen.
LESSON 7
Paw Paws & Permaculture
Learn valuable insights, including:
- What is Permaculture?
- Food Forest Model
- Agro-Forestry
- Hugelkultur
- Swales
You’ll finish this lesson with the understanding of how Paw Paws can thrive in different agriculture designs.
This Course Is For You If...
- You are overwhelmed and do not know where to start with your fruit forest
- You would like to grow nutritious, delicious and beautiful fruit
- You'd like to grow a hardy fruit tree that can stand to be neglected, and will even thrive with the right preparation
- You dream of living in an abundant edible garden and need some friendly expert advice
- You want to live harmoniously with nature
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Michael Judd
An avid fruit grower with over 25 years of growing experience, a Master Gardener Trainer who has led hundreds of successful projects and workshops, authored two popular edible landscaping books, and presented for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, The Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. As a recognized leader in the field of Edible Landscaping I bring practical hands-on learning for all stages of experience and interests.
"His explanation takes into account his history with the tree and goes deeper into the important points of growing the Paw Paw than one might find from a grower who is less involved with a planet-care perspective"
- Steven
"This is the best source of all things Paw Paw that we have found! Everything essential you need or want to know is here in one convenient place"
- Keith
"Wow!! It covers everything you would want or need to know about Paw Paws. I can't wait to try some of the recipes. It is a must have for anyone who is interested in planting, harvesting or foraging for Paw Paws"
- Lynn
GET STARTED TODAY!
For the Love of Paw Paws Online Course
What you'll get:
- 7 Course Lessons (approx.. 40-60 mins), and 7 additional information sessions with Michael Judd
- Reading Materials, Guest Interviews, Recipes, and Paw Paw Ambassador Certification
- All lessons are available on demand - learn at your own pace!