GROWING FRUIT

Depending on the amount of space you have available, you can grow some — or a lot of — fruit at your place. Growing fruit trees and shrubs means an annual harvest with little extra work on your part.

Crops like strawberries and blueberries can be grown in containers, making them a good option for a fruit harvest in urban areas.

Fruit trees, too, can be grown in containers if you choose the right variety. If you have a larger property, you may want to consider a small orchard to provide your household with fresh fruit during the harvest season.

Preventing Powdery Mildew Damage in the Garden

This insidious fungi can impact a wide range of vegetable crops. There are a number of natural tactics gardeners can take to reduce powdery mildew damage.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Grow Nectarines from Seed

Planting nectarine seeds nets a free orchard! Here’s how to grow a nectarine tree from seed – stone fruit like nectarines often grow true from seed.

Fig Tree Care and How to Grow a Fig Tree in a Pot

What you need to know about planting figs, fig tree care, & growing an indoor fig tree. The pretty tropical foliage & sweet harvest make them hard to beat.

Perennial Vegetables and Fruits: Plant Once, Harvest for Years

Talk about a time saver in the garden! Perennial vegetables and fruits are productive plants that come back every year – plant once, harvest for YEARS!

How to Make Homemade Rooting Hormone with Willow

red pruners on a wooden table, making homemade rooting hormone with willow branches

Homemade rooting hormone made from willow is free and easy to make. Use this natural willow water for rooting cuttings or for easing transplant stress.

The Definitive Guide to Planting Crabapple Trees (And Why You’d Want To)

Crab apples are a great addition to small gardens and orchards, plus they offer some surprising benefits! Consider adding crabapple trees to your “must plant” list.

Fun Fruit: Grow a Pineapple in a Container for Tropical Flavor at Home

Pineapples may be a novelty fruit, but you can grow one at home in a container. Here’s how to grow a pineapple plant from the crown instead of tossing it.

What You Need to Know About Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees

bare root fruit trees against a blue sky

Winter gardening: Time to choose your bare root fruit trees for your home orchard! You’ll have a better selection now, too, before trees leaf out.

How to Grow Bananas in Your Backyard for Tropical Flavor

tiny green bananas emerging from purple blossom

Growing bananas for a tropical harvest is easy, easy in warm climates. Check out how to grow bananas, harvest bananas, and what banana trees need to thrive.