For most gardeners, going through summer or fall without growing fresh fruit plants in the garden makes for an empty season. There is something special about growing sweet edibles in your own backyard. Whether you are new to growing fruits, or you're a seasoned pro, there are so many different types of plants to choose from, and many of them are easy to grow. We've got some ideas that are sure to inspire you, and some smart tips to help you get started on a successful growing season.
1- Try Growing Yummy Berries
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are easy to grow
Growing Mulberries
by T Akery May 22nd, 2013 Fruits
Dr. Seuss named a book after this particular fruit. While he used it as a street name, it really is a fruit that grows on a tree. You don't really want this tree next to your car or near your driveway. It is a very messy fruit that will stain things. Despite this, it is still a healthy fruit to eat, and you can grow it indoors.
The fruit almost looks like a blackberry. It can easily be mistaken for one in its appearance. The mulberry is a little more oval in shape, and it ripens into a deep red
The fruit almost looks like a blackberry. It can easily be mistaken for one in its appearance. The mulberry is a little more oval in shape, and it ripens into a deep red
Pruning Old Fruit Trees
by Kimberly Hays March 19th, 2013 Fruits
If you are lucky enough to have some old fruit trees in your yard, you know that along with the abundant fruit comes much more. Fallen branches and dead limbs can cause your trees to produce less (and smaller) fruit. You can bring them back to full production by pruning to rejuvenate them. Removing the old, dead branches will allow the tree to feed the healthy part of the tree.
Now is the time to prune old fruit trees. You can prune them anytime between late winter and early spring. Just be sure it is before they start to bloom.
Now is the time to prune old fruit trees. You can prune them anytime between late winter and early spring. Just be sure it is before they start to bloom.
Growing Apricots
by T Akery February 26th, 2013 Fruits
Apricots are a fruit more often found dried than fresh. With its high vitamins A and C content, it is a nutritious fruit to add to your diet. This is why it is a little surprising that more home gardeners don't have this fruit among their citrus trees. They require about the same care, and they have many of the same requirements.
The ideal growing zones are between 4 and 9. There are some varieties that are frost resistant enough to handle zone 3, such as the Westcott variety. If you don't have the room or the ideal growing conditions,
The ideal growing zones are between 4 and 9. There are some varieties that are frost resistant enough to handle zone 3, such as the Westcott variety. If you don't have the room or the ideal growing conditions,
Fruit for Beginners
by Jessica B. February 19th, 2013 Fruits
If you are looking to do some easy gardening, there is really no better way to go than investing in a fruit tree. With a little preliminary expense, you can enjoy a ton of great fruit every year with minimal effort. In fact, it can be VERY difficult to go wrong with a good fruit tree. Here are some tips for how to successfully grow fruit in your yard.
1) Choose an easy tree: You need to find a tree that will thrive in your climate, in your soil, and with the amount of water you have access to. Speak
1) Choose an easy tree: You need to find a tree that will thrive in your climate, in your soil, and with the amount of water you have access to. Speak