How to grow amazing cherries
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?
Late spring is the time to check your fruit trees for early peaches or apricots. Learn what to do next and how to check for common diseases.
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.
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.
A good grafting knife…
A good grafting knife (and knowing how to keep it sharp) sets you up for grafting success as much as the techniques you need to master.
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.
Fostering a love for fruit growing in kids
Involving your kids (or grandchildren) with the care of your fruit trees can help to foster a life long love for gardening.
12 ways to make money from your fruit trees
Making money from your fruit trees is easier than you think – and can also be a great way to help your community.
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 You Need to Know About Pesticides
Growing organic fruit has never been so important, with new evidence showing pesticides escaping into the environment at scarily high rates.
