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June's Most Popular Articles...
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When to Harvest Fruit: If you grow your own fruit you will look forward to huge harvests of delicious fresh fruit. But how do you know when it’s ready? Most fruits are ready to harvest in… [6040 views in Jun]
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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… [4008 views in Jun]
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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… [3026 views in Jun]
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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… [2076 views in Jun]
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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… [1782 views in Jun]
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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… [1540 views in Jun]
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Latest Comments
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Daph
Re: Apple Trees
My Braeburn tree has never produced more than 3 apples. This year I have 4! Only they are so different. They have turned into an apricot tree. How can…
28 June 2017 -
Boots
Re: Pear Trees
i have a new patio conference pear tree. i only have 1 pear but the branch this is on is covered in a black frothy substance and now it is smothered in…
28 June 2017 -
KarenCupola
Re: Apple Trees
Hi, I have apples and apple blossom at the same time. Is this normal?
27 June 2017 -
Hooch
Re: Growing Avocados
@Brett - you're doing good. Covering it with a plastic bottle is a good idea, thanks.
26 June 2017 -
Majim
Re: Plum Trees
I have a fan shaped plum tree which has been allowed to grow. It is now about 8 metres high. How do I go about pruning it back to shape? Should I cut off…
26 June 2017 -
Brett
Re: Growing Avocados
Hi, I planted an avocado stone in the garden last August. It's now 6 inches tall with a further three shoots sprouting the surface. I live in…
25 June 2017 -
New Homeowner
Re: Pear Trees
I recently bought a house with mature fruit trees. I just thinned my apple and pear tree for the first time. Is there anything I can do with the "baby"…
24 June 2017 -
TomC
Re: Growing Avocados
@montydel - wow, fab! I've heard of other avocado trees in London. I think one is on the street in Isligton. The temp is warm, so I can see why,…
23 June 2017 -
montydel
Re: Growing Avocados
Hi my Aunty planted an avocado seed a few years back. She had completely forgotten. 2 days a go I was admiring her garden and discovered the seed…
21 June 2017
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