Can you grow an apple tree from a seed?
Apple trees grow easily from seed, but the seedling trees may not grow good apples unless they’re grafted with a known variety.
Learning about fruit growing in America
Learn the similarities – and some surprising differences – between fruit growing in America and Australia.
The miracle of fruit trees in spring
The miracle of watching fruit trees wake up in spring is the perfect antidote to the worry of things going wrong later in the season.
It doesn’t cost anything to give grafting a go!
Give fruit tree grafting a go. It can take a bit of practice to get reliable results, but it’s lots of fun and completely free.
Leaf curl prevention and watching for spring
Learning how to avoid leaf curl is all in the timing. The key time to pay attention is very early spring, earlier than you think!
Growing fruit trees for free by root grafting
Did you know you can grow a whole new fruit tree from a piece of root, using a simple technique called root grafting?
Winter and water for fruit trees
Do your fruit trees need water in winter? Understanding the impact of a wet winter will help you plan for summer.
Learning from other fruit growers
Having a peer group of like-minded gardeners to spend time with is one of the best ways to learn about fruit growing.
How much are your fruit trees worth?
Fruit trees provide value in many ways, but you may be surprised to learn that the trees themselves can be worth thousands of dollars.
Dealing with a changing climate in your garden
There’s plenty of proof the climate is changing rapidly, but what does this mean if you’re growing your own food?
How to protect your fruit trees from large animals
Learn the five best strategies you can easily put in place to protect your fruit trees from large animals.
Fruit tree training
Sometimes pruning isn’t enough to achieve the shape you want in your fruit tree, and some extra training is required.
