Growing Fruit
Fruit is so much fun to grow! And it's no secret that fruit grown at home tastes infinitely better than what you'll find at the grocery store. If you want to learn how to grow strawberries for the first time or you are wondering how to best care for your fruit trees, this board has plenty of growing methods, garden plans, fruit tree plant tips, and more to help you cultivate a happy garden bursting with delicious fruit.
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When to Harvest Watermelon | Tips for Growing Watermelon Perfectly
While watermelons are a joy to grow, one challenge is knowing when they're ready to harvest! Because they take so long, it can be such a disappointment to harvest watermelon too early. Wondering how to know if your watermelon is ready to harvest? Use these easy-to-remember tips to help you know when your watermelon is at the perfect stage of growth to harvest.
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How Grow a Privacy Fence You Can Eat
Looking for an ideas for a DIY privacy fence made from plants? Look no further! This incredible hack for creating a living privacy fence is a great way to create natural landscaping that you can actually eat. And, as a bonus, passion fruit is super expensive at the grocery store, so think of all the money you'll save enjoying this beautiful, functional privacy fence in your backyard. Learn more about growing passionfruit on our blog.
12 Dwarf Fruit Trees For Small Garden Spaces
Dreaming of a lush fruit tree garden but only have a small backyard? No problem! Even with limited space, you can grow delicious fruits. Choose dwarf fruit trees for a fruitful harvest in compact areas. Our expert shares top picks for small-sized fruit trees perfect for your backyard. Discover our favorite dwarf fruit trees that thrive in your garden, tailored to your hardiness zone. Transform your small garden into a vibrant fruit tree oasis!
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Vacuuming My Dragonfruit Plant? How to Grow Dragonfruit
Sometimes you have to get creative! Two different dragonfruit varieties opened on the same night, but there was a problem... One wasn’t self-fertile! If we let it flower without manually pollinating, it would simply die a few days later. To solve this, we used a handheld vacuum to suck up pollen from another flower to cross-pollinate by hand, using a paintbrush. We knew we were successful a few days later because they didn’t fall off. Have you ever tried growing dragonfruit?
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The Best Orange Variety to Grow If You Love Oranges
The Cara Cara orange is a unique variety of citrus that was discovered in Venezuela. While all commercial citrus are grafted, the Cara Cara's distinct appearance was caused by a random bud mutation on a Washington navel tree. It has a delicious sweetness, and its flesh is distinguished by its ruby color. Introduced into production in the 80s, it is now a highly prized orange variety that many backyard growers, like Kevin, cultivate. Did you know the history behind this popular orange variety?
Prepare Blackberry Bushes For Winter: Overwinter Blackberries
Fall garden clean-up is here, and it's the perfect time to get those blackberry bushes winter-ready. No matter your growing zone, this guide covers all you need to know about blackberry bush care and winterizing to keep them healthy through the cold season. Dig into these 8 simple steps for growing blackberry bushes that thrive year after year. Ready to prepare your garden? Let’s get started!
How to Pick and Store Apples For The Winter
It's that time of year! The apple tree is bursting with fruit, and there’s no way to eat them all at once. Dig into the best techniques for how to pick apples, when to harvest apples, and how to store apples for winter. Discover the secrets to preserving their freshness so you can enjoy them long after the harvest. Don’t let your bounty go to waste—start your apple storage journey today!
How to Prepare Raspberry Bushes for Winter
As winter approaches, it's essential to focus on garden cleanup and preparing your raspberry bushes for the colder months. Learn how to care for raspberry bushes with these 7 simple steps to winterizing raspberry bushes. Get your plants ready for the season ahead! Discover more tips and tricks—start prepping your garden today!
19 Companion Plants to Grow With Blackberries
Wondering what to plant alongside your blackberry bush this season? Choosing the right blackberry companion plants can enhance growth, improve fruit yield, and support a healthy garden. Check out this guide for the best plants to grow with blackberries and boost your harvest this year. Ready to get started? Explore our top recommendations for successful blackberry growing!
13 Plants to Avoid Planting Near Blackberries This Season
Growing blackberries this season and wondering what to plant nearby? Some plants can actually harm their growth. In this guide, we'll explore the best blackberry companion plants and what to avoid planting alongside your blackberry bush to ensure a healthy harvest. Ready to learn more? Dive into the article now for expert tips!
How to Overwinter Strawberries in 6 Easy Steps
Wondering how to overwinter strawberries and prepare them for the cold months ahead? This guide covers the entire process of preparing strawberries for winter, ensuring they survive and thrive into the next growing season. From tips on overwintering strawberries to protecting strawberries in winter, we've got you covered. Ready to keep your plants healthy year-round? Dive in and get started!
How To Start Your Own Mini Backyard Orchard
Transform your backyard into a thriving mini orchard with these landscape design ideas. You don't need a vast farm to enjoy fresh fruit—small orchard gardens can yield abundant harvests of apples, pears, oranges, and more right in your standard yard. Start your journey from scratch with these tips!
