Fruits

Growing fruits is one of the most satisfying harvests you'll ever have. Learn how to maximize production of your fruit gardens for sweet success!

Growing thornless berries. Close-up of ripe 'Eden' Raspberries in the garden. This plant produces profusion of dark red berries. The berries are conical in shape, with a soft and juicy texture. 'Eden' raspberries' foliage consists of compound leaves with serrated edges.

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13 Best Thornless Berry Varieties for Your Garden

Do you love fresh fruit but dislike the pricks and pains thorns cause you during harvest? Some fruits are naturally thorn-free, and others have had this characteristic bred out. Plants and bare-root plugs are readily available for purchase for the home gardener. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 13 of the best thornless berry varieties for your garden.

A lush fig tree flourishes under the radiant sun in Crete, its verdant leaves soaking up the warmth. It stands amid ancient stone walls, a testament to the enduring beauty of Crete's landscape.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Fig Trees

Are you a fan of fresh, sweet, juicy, tender figs? Fig trees are easy to grow and produce an abundance of delicious fruits that you can eat straight from the tree! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces the basics of growing your own fig tree.

Strawberry thinning process. Close-up of a sanitary worker's hands in bright orange gloves using black pruning shears to trim young strawberry runners in a strawberry bed. The strawberry plant is characterized by its low-growing habit, with lush green leaves forming a dense rosette at ground level. The leaves are trifoliate, each with serrated edges and a vibrant green hue.

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How and When to Thin a Strawberry Bed

Are you dealing with an overgrown and out-of-control strawberry bed? Well, proper pruning can help you get it back on track. Gardener Briana Yablonski will share how and when to prune strawberries for optimal growth.

A close-up revealing pineberries, small white berries with red seeds, showcasing their unique appearance. These strawberries exhibit an intriguing combination of pale hues and vibrant red seeds, creating a visually distinctive fruit. Atop the berries, delicate green leaves add a touch of freshness to the composition.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pineberries

Have you tried pineberries? They’re the white strawberries that taste like pineapple and are as pretty as they are tasty. Grow them in your garden with your favorite scarlet strawberries to spice up the collection. Explore how to plant, grow, and care for the lovely pineberry with garden expert Katherine Rowe.

A branch of an apricot tree laden with ripe, orange apricots. Sunlight shines through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the fruit. In the background, there is a patch of green grass and several other trees.

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How to Grow an Apricot Tree from Seed

A fresh, juicy apricot is a tasty treat in late summer and is even more special if you grow the tree yourself. If you live in a good zone for growing deciduous fruit trees, why not give growing an apricot tree from seed a try? The benefits outweigh the time it takes. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares how to grow an apricot from seed!

Bright yellow yuzu fruits hang delicately from lush green branches adorned with vibrant leaves, casting a picturesque scene. The gentle caress of the sun's warm rays illuminates their citrusy brilliance.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Yuzu

With a tart and floral flavor, yuzu fruits provide a uniquely refreshing taste to sauces and marinades. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski as she explains how to grow this cold-hardy citrus at home.

A vibrant cherry tree branch with lush green leaves and plump red fruits, creating a lively display of nature's bounty. The cherries dangle delicately amidst the verdant foliage, casting subtle shadows in the dimly lit surroundings.

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Can You Grow a Tree by Planting a Cherry Pit?

Do you love eating cherries? Every fresh cherry you eat contains a pit with the potential to grow into a new cherry tree! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some tips for turning the next cherry you eat into a tree.

A close-up of a cluster of ripe hardy kiwi berries hanging from a vine. The berries are smooth-skinned and green, with a few fuzzy red hairs at the blossom end. They appear almost jewel-like against the backdrop of dark green leaves, hinting at the juicy sweetness within.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Hardy Kiwi

While many people think of kiwis as tropical plants, hardy kiwis make a great addition to many temperate gardens. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski as she shares how to plant, care for, and harvest for this unique vining plant.

A vibrant wild strawberry plant basks in the warm sunlight. The ruby-red strawberries, arranged like nature's jewels, capture the light, creating a mesmerizing display of freshness and natural beauty.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Strawberry

Are you curious about growing your own wild strawberries? Just because they are “wild” doesn’t mean you can’t grow these tasty little fruits in your own landscape. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the wild strawberry and how to successfully grow your own!