Many home gardeners and growers with small orchards choose heirlooms over standard hybrids for a variety of reasons. While the mythology might say that heirlooms are more prone to disease or pests, the opposite is almost always true. Why Grow Heirloom Apples? There are a lot of … [Read more...]
Growing Specialty Fruits
Sometimes, it's just fun to try something new and different. Depending on your climate and zone, there are several fun varieties of exotic fruits you can try. These can add some pizazz to your garden and dinner plate. Why not give some of these unusual fruits a shot this … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Goji Berry
The goji berry is also known as the wolf berry. The scientific name for this berry is Lycium Barbarum. The goji berry is native to the Tibetan Himalayas. Goji berry bushes grow well where there are hot dry summers and fairly cold winters. They grow well in USDA hardiness … [Read more...]
Watermelon: Fruit or Vegetable?
Whether watermelon is a fruit or vegetable is a much debated topic. It tastes sweet like a fruit, but grows in vegetable gardens. Botanists have an emphatic opinion on the subject, but so do gardeners and watermelon connoisseurs. Watermelon is thought to have originated in … [Read more...]
How to Build a Strawberry Planter: Tips and Plans
Strawberry planters are available at nurseries and by mailorder, but by building your own, you’ll save money and have a high-quality container that's custom-made for your garden space. Planting strawberries in planters tames their slightly invasive nature and simplifies … [Read more...]
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