For a short time in the fall, fresh cranberries are available. This seasonal fruit is a perfect accompaniment to the turkey. It's vivid color and presence is a sharp reminder that fall is here.
While most of the cranberries people see are on store shelves, they can be added to gardens if you live in zones 2 through 6. Cranberries are not happy in really hot weather, and they will not do well in the southern states.
If you do intend to grow them in your garden, there are a few things you should know about the cranberry plant.
You want to buy them when they are about three
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Fall Fruit: Cranberries
November 11th, 2011 T Akery | FruitsTips for Growing Pear Trees
November 1st, 2011 Heather Duchan | Fruits
Pears are a sweet and unique-tasting fruit that is harvested in the fall. These are also one of the easiest fruits to grow. Once planted, they require very little attention, and they rarely have issues with pests or diseases like other fruit trees.
If you think you'd like to add pears to your harvest in the future, here are some tips to take into consideration:
Give your trees plenty of room. If you'd like to plant pear trees, make sure you have a yard that is large enough. Plan to have 20-30 feet of space between each tree. These trees don't like to share their root zone, so
If you think you'd like to add pears to your harvest in the future, here are some tips to take into consideration:
Give your trees plenty of room. If you'd like to plant pear trees, make sure you have a yard that is large enough. Plan to have 20-30 feet of space between each tree. These trees don't like to share their root zone, so
Fall Fruit: The Apple
October 14th, 2011 T Akery | Fruits
One of the most popular fruits available in the fall is the apple. This delicious fruit is as versatile as it is loved. It has a long history in America, and even a story about how the tree came to the settlers. But in other countries, its history is even longer, gaining mention in stories of Greek mythology. Some even believe that the apple was actually the "forbidden fruit" in the Bible.
There are many varieties of apple that range from deep red to a bright yellow. With names like Golden Delicious and Red Delicious, it is no wonder that there is an apple to fit every
There are many varieties of apple that range from deep red to a bright yellow. With names like Golden Delicious and Red Delicious, it is no wonder that there is an apple to fit every
Protect Your Strawberries in Cold Weather
October 7th, 2011 Heather Duchan | Fruits
Perennial plants are convenient because they produce for several years; however, many perennial crops, including strawberries, can be damaged over the winter by weather extremes. Just as we will be covering up in blankets this winter, your strawberries will need a blanket cover as well to ensure a productive harvest next year.
Winter mulching is necessary to protect the bulbs of strawberries. Temperatures below 15 degrees Fahrenheit will likely damage these bulbs and possibly kill them. Another problem is called heaving. This happens when the temperatures dip down to freezing and then back up, freezing and unfreezing the soil repeatedly. The result is plant roots that are
Winter mulching is necessary to protect the bulbs of strawberries. Temperatures below 15 degrees Fahrenheit will likely damage these bulbs and possibly kill them. Another problem is called heaving. This happens when the temperatures dip down to freezing and then back up, freezing and unfreezing the soil repeatedly. The result is plant roots that are
Fruit of Fall
September 16th, 2011 T Akery | Fruits
The fall season is the time of year many fruit lovers anticipate. The changing season signals that it is time for the harvest for many favorites. It is the time of year when these fruits are at their lowest prices in farmer's markets and on grocery shelves. This is the time to indulge in these flavorful offerings before the winter officially sets in.
It is nearly impossible to resist a hot apple pie or just a crisp, ripe apple. Luckily, this is the time of year that their harvest season begins. The Granny Smith, the Red Delicious, the Golden Delicious, and many other varieties are being harvested
It is nearly impossible to resist a hot apple pie or just a crisp, ripe apple. Luckily, this is the time of year that their harvest season begins. The Granny Smith, the Red Delicious, the Golden Delicious, and many other varieties are being harvested
