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April's Most Popular Articles...
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Growing Avocados: While avocados are a tropical fruit more suited to the humid regions of Mexico and Central America, it doesn’t mean they can not be grown successfully in the UK. The trees… [1582 views in Apr]
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Orange Trees: Orange trees originally come from China but have been grown in Europe and North America for over 100 years. Orange trees are now grown all over the world for their delicious… [550 views in Apr]
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Plum Trees: Plum trees are regularly grown in gardens in the UK and their fruit is traditionally made into jam and eaten on its own. They can also be made into a fruity wine or dried and… [544 views in Apr]
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Fun Fruit Quiz: Test your knowledge of all things fruity with our fun fruit fact quiz. Interesting and curious facts about fruit combined to make you say, ‘Really? I didn’t know that!’… [502 views in Apr]
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Growing Goji Berries: They’re the latest ‘must have’ miracle berry in celebrity circles. Said to banish cellulite, boost your immune system, contain more vitamin C than oranges and more… [476 views in Apr]
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The Health Benefits of Eating Fruit: It is no secret that eating fruit is good for you and has plenty of health benefits – but what are they? Generally, people who eat more fruit as… [414 views in Apr]
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Latest Comments
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Lotti
Re: Storing Fruit
Hi. I am currently trying to loose weight and am also mobility impaired. I've been trying to portion fruits and veggies to store in the fridge so I…
20 April 2018 -
LaurieL
Re: Pear Trees
@Dgp - I always remove any fruits that have not formed properly. But your pear tree should thin out naturally after the June drop. After that just make…
17 April 2018 -
Dgp
Re: Pear Trees
How much should l thin out the young forming pears on my patio pear tree?
16 April 2018 -
Joy
Re: How To Effectively Grow Fruit In Pots, Hanging Baskets & Containers
I would like to grow a "Blush" pear tree but can't seem to find anyone…
15 April 2018 -
Aron
Re: Growing Goji Berries
Will some one pls pls answer the questions left here. I'm new to this and just had a small bush delivered it looks like twigs. When do I…
28 January 2018 -
the man
Re: Peach Trees
I have a peach seedling , 21 inches tall, which I found growing in my garden. I potted it up and it has stood outside all winter ( it is now end of…
26 January 2018 -
Jujieb
Re: Why do we not hear about Winberries?
Winberries so called as they used to be called WINDberries as the flowers on the bushes need wind to properly pollinate…
29 December 2017 -
cantona
Re: Why do we not hear about Winberries?
Wimberry Pies are always for sale at Bury market on one or two cake stalls. They are a local favourite, so go early to…
18 December 2017 -
TimJ
Re: Growing Avocados
@emmaq - you can leave it out - but if you do make sure it is protected as any cold snap can affect the tree, especially if it is young. If you…
20 November 2017 -
emmaq
Re: Growing Avocados
Similar question to @AvoQueen. I have a small plant grown from seed on my roof in London in a pot. It has about 8 leaves atop a long stem about 2…
19 November 2017
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