Why planting fruit trees matters
Planting new fruit trees brings the responsibility of having to keep them alive and thriving, but it also brings great joy and satisfaction.
Wicking beds and fruit trees
Wicking beds are a great solution for growing some fruit trees (and vegetables) where water is scarce or in tricky spots in the garden.
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.
10 excellent reasons to grow pears
Learn how easy it is to grow pears. They’re easy to look after, don’t mind a wet spot in your garden, and are fabulously healthy to eat.
7 reasons to grow heritage and heirloom apples
By planting a heritage or heirloom apple variety in your garden, you can help preserve varieties that might otherwise be lost.
Learn to love your weeds
Weeds provide many uses and benefits, both to you as a gardener and to the many creatures who live in your soil.
