Growing your own doesn’t have to be limited to vegetables, there is a whole new selection of fruits you can grow as well. Growing your own fruits isn’t just limited to hot climates. Find out what fruits you can start growing in your garden / back yard today!
You tend to your blueberry bush all season long – water it, fertilize it, prune it – only to enjoy those lovely berries at the end of the season. It can be heartbreaking to learn that the fruits are all gone. Even what’s left on the bush are bitten, damaged fruits that are far from …
Blueberry bushes give sweet berries for the summer and are a beautiful attraction for the garden all year round. However, they can grow quite large and take up much space in your yard. But that doesn’t mean homegrown blueberries are only for gardeners with an expansive lawn. If you don’t have a garden or are …
Lowbush blueberries are easy to grow, full of flavor, and packed with antioxidants for a nutritious, sweet burst in every bite. As the name suggests, the bushes grow low to the ground, growing under 1 ½ foot at full maturity. If you’re looking for a good lowbush variety for your garden, take a look at …
Blueberries are just as nutritious as they are delicious. Fresh, homegrown blueberries are even healthier and tastier – not to mention the satisfaction of picking and eating right off the bush! Well-maintained blueberry bushes can be productive for 40 to 50 years. If you know how to care for blueberry bushes, you can enjoy a …
Raspberries are popular in home gardens. Raspberries are easy to grow and produce a heavy yield if you take good care of them. Since raspberries are self-fertile, you can even grow a single bush to produce fruit. Raspberry plants are unlike many other fruits. Raspberries won’t take long to grow and will give you sweet …
When the summer heat hits your garden, it’s time to harvest fresh berries! If you have a bumper raspberry harvest that you don’t know what to do with, we’ve got just the plan for you! To tell you the truth, raspberries won’t last too long once they’re picked. They’re best enjoyed right after picking. Even …
If you want to try growing some fruits in your backyard, start with strawberries! They’re remarkably easy to grow and will take barely any space. Strawberries are one of the few fruits that will even grow and be just as fruitful in a container. You can literally grow them anywhere – hanging baskets, pots, or …
Clay soil doesn’t have an impressive reputation among gardeners and for good reasons. While it’s true that heavy clay soil offers more challenges than other garden soils, did you know that it’s also full of potential? So if you have clay soil in your garden, don’t lose hope. In fact, it’s high time you start …
Your apple tree leaves turning yellow and falling off, and it’s not autumn! So what’s causing it, and how do you fix it? If your apple tree isn’t looking its best and you’re worried the next harvest might suffer, this post will help you out. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the possible problems …
So, you’ve got scabby apples from your backyard tree that don’t look like the gorgeous fruits you picture when thinking of apples? Instead, they’ve got those brown or black lesions with a corky surface – yes, that’s what’s called an “apple scab,” in case you’re wondering! So what is apple scab, and can you eat …
