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?
Apricot bottling and a simple 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.
Warming winter cakes with home-grown fruit
Bake delicious warming winter cakes from the fruit you’ve grown on the fruit trees in your own garden for extra satisfaction.
9-step process for preserving fruit
Learning to preserve your own fruit is a great way to use up gluts and give you a steady fruit supply throughout the year.
Why every garden needs at least one plum tree
Plum trees are versatile and very easy to grow, and plums are delicious, easy to preserve and good for you. What’s not to love?
