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Sarah Jay

Sarah is a staff writer and content strategist at Epic Gardening. She spends most of her time researching and writing about native/adapted plants and the ecological systems that make up our growing climates.

A shot of ripe fruits of a pluot tree

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pluot Tree

The interspecific pluot tree is a hybrid of plums and apricots that produces juicy, delicious fruit. Floyd Zaiger developed this fruit tree in the US. Sarah Jay will share our tips on growing pluots at home.

Jackfruit-in-Garden-on-Tree

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jackfruit

Thinking of planting some jackfruit trees in your backyard, or somewhere in your home garden, but aren't sure where to start? Jackfruit can be a unique tree to grow, but they do best in certain hardiness zones, and perform well with certain soil types. Find out how to plant, grow, and care for Jackfruit in your backyard or home garden.

A close-up shot of the branches, leaves and nuts of the black walnut tree

Nut Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Black Walnut Tree

The black walnut tree is a fantastic food tree that is also allelopathic. Although it has a dark side, you can still grow it if you are careful. Sarah Jay will show you how to reap the benefits of the prized nuts they produce and look after the eastern fox squirrel, too.