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.
Four reasons to get certified organic (and three reasons not to)
Do you buy organic food? Ever wondered what “certified organic” means? We blow the pros and cons of certification wide open.
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.
Time to bud graft…
A little bit Frankenstein, a little bit God – bud grafting fruit trees in the nursery is the best way to create edible multi-graft monsters.
Success in the fruit tree nursery
In spring the results of the grafting attempts in your fruit tree nursery become obvious, and it’s so satisfying when they’re successful!
How to buy a good fruit tree
Learn how to select a healthy fruit tree when you’re buying from a nursery, to give your trees the best possible start in life.