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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… [1270 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… [432 views in Apr]
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Cherry Trees: The cherry tree belongs to the same family (Rosaceae) as almonds, peaches, plums and apricots. There are many varieties growing across the world, ranging from Europe to North… [294 views in Apr]
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Pear Trees: The pear tree is widely cultivated across the world. Its fruit is juicier than that of apple trees and it is generally softer in texture. The fruits can be eaten raw, used in… [242 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… [242 views in Apr]
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Why do we not hear about Winberries?: The first part of your question is a lot easier to answer than the second – if you’re looking to harvest some wild winberries, then I’m afraid… [202 views in Apr]
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Latest Comments
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mick
Re: Cherry Trees
Hi I have 2 Stella cherry trees on a dwarf root stock which I planted in February 2019 they have plenty of healthy green leaves on an what appears…
22 April 2019 -
Bill Haley
Re: Pear Trees
Should I cut off the blossom from a first year recently planted pear tree.
22 April 2019 -
Lindylou
Re: Peach Trees
I planted a young potted tree early last year but it got leaf curl so I removed the infected leaves and the tree seemed fine after that but it had no…
22 April 2019 -
ricardo
Re: Growing Avocados
Your advice please. I've grown a seed last year,around July time. It's currently about 26cm tall,but only has 3 leaves at the top. It's usual…
21 April 2019 -
KittyJay451
Re: Growing Avocados
Brought all my plants in for the winter, but all grew leggy and then the leaves turned brown and fell off. Decided to cut the stems back and but…
21 April 2019 -
Beate
Re: Plum Trees
Hi, I planted a Plumtree (Czar) last September and we are now in mid April and it is still not showing any signs of leaves. Is it dead? Or should I wait…
19 April 2019 -
Jen
Re: Using Up a Plum Glut
I have a Chinese plum tree and I was wondering can you use any plum recipe with them, or do they have to be cooked in a certain way. Can you…
5 April 2019 -
jake47
Re: Growing Apricots
Hi i have an apricot i got from aldi (it was labelled as an almond lol)its about 5 years old now 2 years ago i got just 2 fruit ,last year 4 fruit…
24 March 2019 -
kings
Re: Growing Grapes
I Would Like To StarT Grow Grape In My Country Cameroon. Which species Will Be Best And How Can't I Get Them? Thanks. I'll Be Waiting.
16 March 2019
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