Eleven varieties of apricot trees – the pros and cons
Apricot trees are fondly remembered by many people. But what are the pros and cons, and how do you choose one variety over another?
Tour of the early summer garden at Grow Great Fruit HQ
Early summer can be a bountiful time of year with clever planning. See what’s possible with a tour of the Grow Great Fruit HQ garden.
Did you accidentally prune all the fruit off your fruit tree?
Over pruning fruit trees can result in a lack of fruit. It can force your tree to put energy into growing new wood, not fruit.
Why every garden needs at least one plum tree – if not more
Plum trees are versatile and very easy to grow, and plums are delicious, easy to preserve and good for you. What’s not to love?
How to overcome your fear and suspicion of insects in fruit trees
Are insects in fruit trees a bad thing or a good thing? Learning to appreciate insects is an important part of adopting an organic mindset.
To fertilise or not to fertilise your fruit trees in spring?
Should you fertilise your fruit trees in spring? Yes, but its important to do it in a way that doesn’t damage the natural fertility system.