21 varieties of apricot trees: pros and cons
Apricot trees are loved by many people. But what are the pros and cons, and how do you choose one variety over another?
Where to get fruit trees (and how nurseries work)
Our goal is to send our organic fruit trees to good homes (and gardens) far and wide. There’s always room for one more fruit tree, right?
Grafting citrus – ouch!
Grafting citrus is a great way to change varieties or create a new tree, as long as you can avoid those potentially painful prickles.
Hands up – who loves Bramley apples?
Bramley apples are a magnificent cooking apple from England which deserve a place in many Australian gardens.
Discovering bush food
Learn from indigenous farming heritage and give Australian native foods a place in your garden, kitchen, and diet.
Five things we wish we’d known about fruit growing
We wish we’d known these five things when we started fruit growing to help us become better fruit growers faster.
Can fruit trees survive a fire? (What we found out)
Natural disasters like fire and flood can have devastating impacts on farmers and home-fruit growers alike. Here’s one farmer’s story.
What home fruit growers can learn from farmers
Backyard growers can learn a lot about growing food from farmers’ experience and insights into the highs and lows.
How (and why) to eat local food
The best local food is home-grown, right? But if you can’t grow everything, we give you tips for sourcing food that’s grown close to home.
Pruning Fruit Trees
Use this foolproof 7-step method for pruning fruit trees. Learn how to keep your trees happy and productive with ease and confidence.
What Causes Fruit Tree Leaves to Turn Yellow
Leaves on your fruit tree can turn yellow for many reasons. Some are normal, some are not so good – here’s how to tell the difference.
What’s the best fruit to grow in your garden?
Naming a favourite fruit is as hard as picking a favourite child. Learn to love a wide variety and there’s no need to choose favourites.
