Best Time to Plant Pecan Trees (& Other Tips)

Best Time to Plant Pecan Trees (& Other Tips)

Pecan trees are an excellent addition to your garden. They protect your home from the heat in the summer and cold in the winter, provide shade, and produce food. Plus, a well-kept pecan tree simply looks great on your property. With so many reasons to choose pecan...
The History of Pecan Pie

The History of Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is a favorite throughout the South, but it’s also beloved by people across the country and throughout the world. Gourmet chefs now consider this delicious dessert to be a delicacy that should not be missed.  Let’s break down its history and how it...
Most Beneficial Ways to Use Pecan Oil

Most Beneficial Ways to Use Pecan Oil

You’ve probably used olive oil or peanut butter hundreds of times. But what about pecan oil? Pecan oil is made from extracting the natural essential oils held by pecans which can be cold- or hot-pressed. Just like other nut oils, it’s been gaining popularity in recent...
5 Steps To Prepare for Pecan Season

5 Steps To Prepare for Pecan Season

Pecan trees are a native tree to the Mississippi floodplain, which explains why they frequent Southern landscapes, not to mention famous Southern dishes like sweet potato casserole and pecan pie. But, like other tree nuts, pecans are not available year-round! What...
Top Uses for Pecans (Besides Pie!)

Top Uses for Pecans (Besides Pie!)

Are pecans something you have on-hand in your kitchen, or something you only buy before Thanksgiving? According to a national survey, 54% of Americans are unaware that pecans are a healthy food option – perhaps because they associate pecans with pecan pie. In fact,...