
How to tell fruit buds from leaf buds
Understanding the difference between fruit buds and leaf buds on your fruit tree makes everything else about fruit growing easier.
Understanding the difference between fruit buds and leaf buds on your fruit tree makes everything else about fruit growing easier.
Spraying your trees in spring – at the right time and for the right reasons – can make a big difference to whether you get a crop or not.
Earwigs can do terrible damage to stone fruit crops, but they’re also useful. It’s better to protect your fruit rather than eradicate them.
A lot of subtropical fruit comes from indigenous forest cultures, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow it in your backyard.
Long-term studies have shown that organic growing is better for your health and the planet, and it may even be better for your pocket.
Animals and fruit trees go well together if you can figure out how to enjoy the benefits without the animals doing too much damage.