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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… [758 views in Jun]
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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… [630 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… [344 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… [266 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… [232 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… [214 views in Jun]
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Latest Comments
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shed
Re: Espalier Pear Tree Losing Fruit: What is the Cause?
I have a DUC D COMICE pear tree why is it sheddind it small pears any ideas shed
5 June 2018 -
Jem
Re: Apple Trees
@Gayle- there could be many problems. An apple tree without fruit may not be getting enough sun or water or it could be over-fertilisation. Heavy…
4 June 2018 -
Gayle
Re: Apple Trees
Hello , my self pollenating apple tree was terrible last year . The few apples that came seemed to be rotten . This year I’ve had a fantastic bloom and…
3 June 2018 -
James
Re: Apple Trees
@nige - the apples may not be ripe enough - are you picking them too early? Or the fruit might not be getting the right nutrients from the tree. To test…
1 June 2018 -
nige
Re: Apple Trees
why are my apples sour every year they are eating apples bought from shop grafted on to mother trunk
28 May 2018 -
JiLL67
Re: Cherry Trees
@Jax53 - maybe it had never previously been pollinated and the new trees have solved that issue. Great that you have new life in it.
25 May 2018 -
Jax53
Re: Cherry Trees
Hi, Years ago we planted a Flagpole Cherry tree, this tree never bore fruit, and last year I had bought Fruit trees, I went into my Garden after my…
24 May 2018 -
Nievume
Re: Growing Grapes
Hello. I will like to grow a grapevine at the back of my house in Delta State Nigeria, West Africa. Is this possible? Where do I start from? Please…
17 May 2018 -
RBH
Re: Apple Trees
@Sharon - if there is fungus growing on your tree it is likely to indicate tree rot. You can do a scratch test which means you can scratch a twig,…
15 May 2018 -
Sharon
Re: Apple Trees
Last year I found fungal growth at the base of my tree. The fruit that year was the worst crop in the 20 yrs we have lived here. This year it has…
14 May 2018
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