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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… [2794 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… [888 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… [602 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… [564 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… [498 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!’… [496 views in Apr]
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Latest Comments
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Exoticlondongardener
Re: Growing Avocados
I’ve got about 6 avocado plants I’ve grown from seed which germinated in garden soil and the compost heap a couple of years ago. Now they are…
4 March 2020 -
JEANNE
Re: Can I Save My Orange Tree?
I HAVE A NAVEL ORANGE TREE THAT WAS NEGLECTED WHEN I WAS IN REHAB. NO ONE WATERED IT. IT HAS LOST ALL THE LEAVES ON BRANCHES, BUT HAS…
15 January 2020 -
Pippa
Re: Growing Avocados
@jc83 yes, it's still available if you would be interested. Sorry for the delay, I stayed offline for the holiday period.
1 January 2020 -
Jc83
Re: Growing Avocados
@Pippa We currently live in SE London too but we are moving and would love to take the tree if you still have it going spare? Or if anyone else…
26 December 2019 -
Pippa
Re: Growing Avocados
@KitchenGarden I saw you had some interest in someone's avo tree going free. I have a young avocado tree that was grown with some kids as a fun…
22 December 2019 -
Jodie
Re: Growing Avocados
I’ve just started growing my first avo plant. He is called Avi, he’s about one month old and already roughly 30cm tall. He’s currently sat on…
5 November 2019 -
Shroppy
Re: Why do we not hear about Winberries?
I am 83 and now live in Australia. As youngsters my wife and I grew up in Abercarn and Newbridge in the Ebbw Valley. We…
2 November 2019 -
EcoMaster
Re: Growing Goji Berries
Do not even consider growing this invasive 'weed' from China. It has an ultra strong root system which is exceptionally difficult to…
31 October 2019 -
Emma
Re: Growing Avocados
I have a 15 year old plant from a stone brought to UK from my father-in-law’s tree in Spain. It’s in a pot on wheels and lives outside in summer…
15 September 2019 -
Dee
Re: Growing Avocados
Hi Pringleberry... you commented your cat chewed your avacado plant. Some articles maintain avacado plants fruit and leaves all contain a toxin…
14 September 2019
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