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May'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… [626 views in May]
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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… [276 views in May]
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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… [184 views in May]
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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… [172 views in May]
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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… [144 views in May]
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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… [132 views in May]
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Latest Comments
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Horace
Re: Plum Trees
Our Victoria plum tree has had lovely blossom and lots of plums but some of the tree hasn't many leaves,what could be the cause of this.
18 May 2019 -
tracy
Re: Plum Trees
I have a young plum tree, last year we had a few plums. But this year there are quite a few but they are mishaped,flat and yellow Why has this happened,…
13 May 2019 -
Gill
Re: Controlling Pests and Weeds
What's the best way to deter pigeons from biting off all the shoots , and of course cherries on our tree.? Last year we tried to…
9 May 2019 -
mike
Re: Pear Trees
i have 2 pear trees 1 has not blosomed this year 1 has but the blosom has died in a brownish colour they both produced fruit last year both are about…
7 May 2019 -
Karen
Re: Pear Trees
My pear tree has developed green tiny blister like spots on leaves , what is it and how do I deal with it ? Thank
29 April 2019 -
Spence
Re: Plum Trees
I have two mature plum trees in garden. each year the yield of fruit is pretty good but every year as the flowers start to come through, the local pigeon…
26 April 2019 -
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
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