Fruit & Trees
Learn how to select, plant, grow and tend to fruit trees here.
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How to Grow Avocados: Tree Varieties, Climate, Planting & Care
Dreaming of homegrown guacamole and avocado toast? Come learn how to grow avocados at home! Get to know popular avocado varieties, their preferred climate and growing conditions, planting tips, ongoing care, and last but not least - how to harvest and…
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How to Hand Pollinate Passion Fruit Flowers
Are you growing a passion fruit vine, but have little to no fruit developing on it? One issue may be that the flowers are not getting adequate pollination. Don’t worry - it is an easy fix! Read along to learn how…
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How to Make DIY Fruit & Veggie Stamped Tea Towels
Follow this simple tutorial to learn how to make your own beautiful fruit and veggie stamped flour sack tea towels. They are a perfect craft project for the whole family to enjoy, and make excellent, thoughtful, and useful handmade gifts!
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How to Grow Purple Passion Fruit vs. Maypops: The Ultimate Guide
Passion fruit are a stunning and delicious addition to the garden! Read along to learn how to grow edible passion fruit vines - including their preferred climate, starting with seeds or seedlings, pollination, pests, harvesting, and tips for ongoing care. We’ll…
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How to Plant a Tree: Best Practices for Success
Let's dig into the best practices for planting trees - to set them up for success, promote healthy growth, and prevent transplant shock. We’ll explore the best time of year to plant trees, tips for choosing where to plant them in…
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How to Choose Fruit Trees to Plant: Climate, Varieties & More
Feeling hungry for some homegrown fruit? Let’s dig into some of the factors you’ll want to consider when choosing the best trees for your garden, such as common tree growing requirements, chill hours, cross-pollination, and examples of cold-hardy and heat-loving tree…