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.
Why does biodiversity matter?
Building biodiversity in your garden means you’ll grow healthier plants with fewer pest and disease problems.
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.
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.
