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...]
Growing Strawberries: The Ultimate Guide
If the allure of glistening, jewel-like berries lying in a bed of dark green leaves isn’t enough to convince you to grow strawberries, the homegrown taste will. Garden strawberries are soft, fragrant and full of strawberry flavor, and frankly, taste nothing like commercially … [Read more...]
Pruning Peach Trees
Peaches are very delicate with easily bruised thin skin. While the trees are considerably sturdier than the fruit, there are a few tips and tricks you should know about pruning your peach trees to ensure healthy trees and a good crop: Purchase healthy peach trees from a … [Read more...]
Cherry: Berry or Fruit?
If the question of whether a cherry is a fruit or a berry is keeping you up at night, you’ve come to the right place. History of the Cherry But first, a little history. Cherries have been cultivated for thousands of years and probably originated in the area around the Black … [Read more...]
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