Yes, You Can Grow Fruit Trees in Zone 3 – The Cold-Hardy Varieties That Actually Produce
I still remember the look on my neighbor Earl’s face when he spotted my apple trees loaded with fruit one …
The Two-Tree Rule – Why Cross-Pollination Matters for Cold-Climate Fruit
A few summers ago, my neighbor Dorothy called me over to look at her backyard. She’d planted a beautiful Superior …
The Sweet Spot – Why Zones 5-7 Are Perfect for Growing Almost Any Fruit Tree
I spent years feeling a little sorry for myself as a Zone 5 gardener. My neighbors in Georgia were picking …
Stone Fruit in the North – Growing Plums, Cherries & Hardy Apricots in Zone 4
It was the last week of May, about twenty-two years ago now, and I had spent the whole morning admiring …
Blueberries in Cold Climates – Highbush Varieties That Thrive in Zone 5
I killed three blueberry bushes before I figured out what I was doing wrong. Back in the early 1980s, I …
Beyond Raspberries – 10 Unusual Berry Bushes for Zone 2-3 Gardens
My neighbor Dorothy grew raspberries for forty years. Every summer she’d bring me a little basket — beautiful, sweet, and …
Yes, You Can Grow Fruit Trees in Zone 3: The Cold-Hardy Varieties That Actually Produce
I’ll never forget the look on my neighbor’s face when she saw me hauling bare-root apple trees into my yard …
9 Tropical Fruits You Can Grow in Containers: Your Guide to Paradise on the Patio, Even in Chilly Climates
Hey garden pals, if you’re staring at snow outside but craving fresh pineapple or zesty lemons, I’ve got you—growing tropical …
How to plant a banana tree: discover the right way to do it!
Fruits provide vitamins, nutrients and fiber that are essential for maintaining good health. That’s why many people with space at …
How to plant strawberries at home?
Strawberries are a fruit that is eaten everywhere in the world and are incorporated into lots of recipes. Cakes, jams, …