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!
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 …
Giving you loads of fresh apples in the fall and a scenic sight and shelter throughout the rest of the year, your apple tree has stood by you for a long time. Now that it’s not looking its best, will you stand back and watch it suffer? No. Take action before you lose your humble …
If you don’t have an expansive backyard to grow your favorite fruits, or the harsh winters in your region do not support perennials, growing blueberries indoors as a houseplant is a good option. Yes, if you love berries, you’re lucky since blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow indoors all year-round. As long …
A thriving blueberry bush starts with good soil. What is the best soil for growing blueberries? Unless you start with the optimal conditions, you can’t expect a healthy bush, loaded with berries, in the next few years. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the soil requirements of your blueberry bush and tips on preparing …
Even if you have a small growing space, raspberry bushes will yield plenty of delicious berries. If you get one of the everbearing raspberry varieties and treat them well, you’ll be picking berries from June until fall. However, these beautiful bushes have quite a complicated growing pattern, and it takes a bit of expertise to …
Raspberries grow vigorously, producing baskets of flavorful fruits year after year. However, you’re not making the most out of your home-grown raspberries if you haven’t been pruning the bush yet. Make pruning an annual practice so you can have a bumper harvest that beats your neighbor’s garden each time! So is trimming really necessary? What …