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January's Most Popular Articles...
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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!’… [636 views in Jan]
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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… [592 views in Jan]
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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… [134 views in Jan]
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Using Up a Plum Glut: Lucky enough to have a plum tree in your garden? If you’re drowning in fresh plums and you can’t eat them fast enough to stay afloat, we’ve got some ideas for… [102 views in Jan]
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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… [72 views in Jan]
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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… [44 views in Jan]
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Latest Comments
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Lovescats333
Re: Why do we not hear about Winberries?
Wimberry pie is unbelievable. I've just (by accident) found some frozen in lidls! They are called blueberries but…
16 January 2021 -
And.
Re: Growing Avocados
Great site, are any of the gardeners on this site willing to send me some cuttings from their Avocado trees, paticular the ones with a year or to…
12 January 2021 -
Suni
Re: How Do I Ensure Jars are Sealed Properly?
I need advice on sealing pickle jars please.Thanks you.
17 December 2020 -
Jambo
Re: Growing Avocados
I have eight avocado plants in my greenhouse each one in a 20cm pot and growing well. They are all about 45cm tall. My pride and joy avocado tree…
2 December 2020 -
Monir
Re: Growing Avocados
I have About 40 avocado Tree About 1 meter I grow from seed about 10 verity some shoot 3 Brunch some single one and outside in London all year…
8 November 2020 -
Monir
Re: Growing Avocados
I have About 40 avocado Tree About 1 meter I grow from seed about 10 verity some shoot 3 Brunch some single one and outside in London all year…
8 November 2020 -
Frank
Re: Growing Avocados
Hello Fruitexpert. Would love to see the big trees in the south - any chance of sharing contact? For those wanting to help the trees with winter…
21 October 2020 -
Jan
Re: Growing Avocados
I threw avocado stones out of the kitchen window and now have avocado bushes rather than trees! One is 4ft by 4ft! No fruit but its only about…
17 October 2020 -
Eddyj
Re: Why do we not hear about Winberries?
Winberry and apple, or winberry and mint tart. Yum!! Sadly our local patch has been cleared to make way for cycle paths,…
19 September 2020 -
tapan
Re: How to Make Fruit Liqueurs
this is - 15 Sep 2020 there is a lot of stuff one here which is quite out of date, I have been making wines of many fruits for…
15 September 2020
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