When is a pear ready to be picked from a tree
When I was growing up my father had a pear tree up by our garden, this pear[…]
The best peach trees to grow for Zone 8
Peaches are some people’s favorite fruit to eat for good reason, and everyone knows there really is[…]
Cold hardy figs for zone 6 and zone 7
If you live in USDA Zones 6 or 7, growing figs might seem like a stretch. Figs[…]
The best cherry trees to grow in zone 7
There’s nothing better than picking a ripe cherry straight off the branch and tasting that natural sweetness[…]
How to prune fruit trees
Pruning fruit trees matters because it’s one of those simple, hands-on tasks that quietly determines whether a[…]
How to spray peach and fruit trees
Spraying fruit trees in the winter is important because it helps stop problems before they ever get[…]
Everyone should be growing fig trees
Fig trees are an excellent choice for home gardeners because they’re surprisingly easy to grow, highly productive,[…]
Fall is the best time to plant trees and bushes
I like to plant the majority of my plants and trees in the fall. There are many[…]
How does figs pollinate themselves or do they?
How does a fig pollinate themselves, well that is an interesting question. I really like figs and[…]
Are Fig Trees Self Pollinating
Yes for the most part… Yes, fig trees are generally self-pollinating, but the specifics depend on the[…]