Should you be worried about insects in your fruit trees?
Finding insects in your fruit trees scares a lot of people, but in fact, a wide variety of insects is a good sign of biodiversity.
While you’re thinning, prevent disease
It's the right time of year to start thinning your apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums. (It's too early for apples and pears in our part of the world yet). Thinning is one of the 10 steps to ultimate fruit tree care, so yes - we reckon it's quite important! You...
How to Get Started with Fruit Thinning
Have you heard of fruit thinning but don’t know how (or why) to do it? It’s a simple but important technique to help your fruit trees bear a healthy crop every year.
Things that can go wrong with your apricots
Apricots are delicious fruit, but fussy to grow in your garden. Here’s some of the things to look out for.
Getting ready for cherry season
Cherries are delicious but can be fiddly to grow, and the fruit can split if it rains. Discover the pros and cons, and learn why they’re totally worth it.
Do you have peaches on your trees?
It’s time to check your fruit trees for early peaches or apricots, and learn what to do next. Look out for common diseases that can harm your crop.
The difference between green manure and understory
Green manure crops, cover crops, and understory all bring great benefits to the soil, but what’s the difference between them?
5 Steps to a Simple Worm Farm
Every household needs a worm farm, and here are 5 simple steps for setting one up with almost no cost and very little fuss.
How to know if your fruit tree flowers are healthy
Learn how to spot the difference between healthy fruit tree flowers and those that are suffering from a common disease that can cause rot.
What should your fruit trees look like in spring?
Are your fruit trees healthy this spring? Knowing what to look for and what’s “normal” will help you stay on track with your fruit tree care.
6 step plan for beating Codling moth in apples
The classic “worm in the apple” is actually the larvae of the Codling moth, a very annoying pest that needs a planned effort to prevent.
3 ways to manage weeds under fruit trees in spring
Spring is the time when weeds really start to grow under your fruit trees. Managing them well can provide benefits for your soil.