Fourteen 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?
Does fruit love rain?
As a fruit grower, lying in bed listening to rain on the roof can bring up a wide range of emotions, from joy to despair! In the typically dry summers where we live (and in much of Australia), most people welcome rain when it comes. So it never seems appropriate for...
5 tips for picking fruit at the right time
Picking fruit at the right stage of tree-ripeness is the key to eating fruit that tastes as good as your childhood memories.
Apricot bottling and a recipe for berry tarts
Summer is the best time to bottle apricots for eating in winter, and a great time to eat summer fruit fresh and in desserts.
Which apricots make the most delicious jam?
We get a lot of questions in apricot season about which apricots are best for jam. There are dozens of different varieties of apricot available to grow, so it’s a fair question! Old Australian favourites include Trevatt and Moorpark apricots (see a Moorpark...
Did you get the thinning right?
Find out how to assess how good your thinning efforts in spring were, by checking the fruit quality and the trees.