About Our Site
FruitExpert was formed to offer a unique reference point on planting, growing, storing and eating fruit.
Fruitexpert was set up to provide information on everything connected to fruit. We want fruitexpert to be THE site you go to when you need facts about fruit. We realise that's a big challenge but we're working on it!
Our expert authors have already looked at fruit and health, covering everything from fruit and weight loss and detoxifying, to eating fruit to improve your mental and physical well-being. They suggest ways to incorporate more fruit into your diet and to encourage children to do the same.
Our authors have introduced us to fruit trees and bushes, tropical and citrus fruits, and they've provided information on growing all kinds of fruit including apricots, rhubarb, grapes and goji berries. They've looked at common gardening problems including disease and pests, as well as offering pruning and harvesting hints, and they've even gone organic!
And they haven't forgotten about the pleasure of enjoying fruit and provide recipes for all kinds of fruity delights including juices, pies, jams and sauces, as well as offering ideas on what to do with that glut of fruit, including freezing and bottling as well as preserving.
We are always on the lookout for topics we haven't covered yet and regularly review the site. And we welcome your questions to our experts so if there's a specific query you have or there's something you'd like information about, just ask!
Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject.
Our features and articles are written by experts - who have experience, or a particular interest in this area.
Our Background
FruitExpert was founded by John Rowlinson, the founder of PtS.John, through PtS, is involved in a number of ventures including software and property companies. A percentage of revenue from these activities goes towards funding FruitExpert and a number of similar sites.
Our focus is simply on having experts create the highest quality information possible that is widely read.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Re: Pear Trees
Have a family pear tree loads of blossom leaves ,after blossom died off ,all leaves died , and it looks like the tree is dying ! Never did this before…
Re: Growing Avocados
@Ray - yes they must be because the beast from the east has killed a lot of plants in my garden this year. At least in the greenhouse they are…
Re: Growing Avocados
I grew two plants summer of 17 using the cocktail stick method. They are in an unheated greenhouse. Went on holiday in February to get winter sun…
Re: Plum Trees
@annie - Hopefully it may come back. In the meantime, do the scratch test. Scrape a twig with a small pocketknife to reveal the layers beneath the bark. A…
Re: Apple Trees
@fred - A tree with no leaves when spring comes indicates your tree in some distress. While your dog urine has some acids and salts that can create…
Re: Apple Trees
My +30 year old apple tree was ringbarked by dogs urine over a number of years - I have tried to save by using moist moss under cellophane press (for 6…