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March'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… [1164 views in Mar]
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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… [464 views in Mar]
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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… [228 views in Mar]
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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… [180 views in Mar]
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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… [162 views in Mar]
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Exotic Fruits to Grow in the UK: Kiwi fruit used to be considered easy to grow – and the tree or vine is – but actually getting viable fruit from a plant is a more complex issue. If… [162 views in Mar]
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Latest Comments
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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 -
smiffy01
Re: Plum Trees
Hi i have bought a victoria plum tree online and it has just arrived, it looks like a straight stick no branches etc , it is my first time buying one of…
4 March 2019 -
Adrian
Re: Plum Trees
I work for a client who has a green gage and a golden gage they've been in a few years since 2012 and the golden and green gage havent had fruit in that…
22 February 2019 -
Elly
Re: Plum Trees
I bought a plum tree today, Opal, and it has thorns. Is this usual for an Opal plum tree?
14 February 2019 -
Miagreenfingers
Re: Growing Avocados
I’ve a polytunnel, south facing, up a mountain, in Ireland, with over 40avocado trees growing, ranging in size from sprouting stone to 2ft tall. I…
11 January 2019 -
Joe
Re: Cherry Trees
I have a cherry tree in my garden called MARILO. Is it edible, if so is it sweet or sour
18 December 2018 -
Joe
Re: Cherry Trees
My wife purchased a cherry tree called MARILO and never recorded what type it was before she passed away. Could you tell me if it is edible and if so…
18 December 2018 -
Dekzion
Re: Growing Goji Berries
We've had the standard red Goji for years, it's in full sun, just one plant, never gets pruned (unless there's bits sticking out and get in…
16 December 2018
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