Although pomegranates are tasty and beautiful, they’re not grown as often as apples or pears. Therefore, it’s common for gardeners to make a few mistakes when they’re growing these unique fruit trees. Join Briana Yablonski to learn some common missteps to avoid.
Pears are gifts from the cool-season garden in their bells of fresh green, gold, bronze, and scarlet. With supreme juiciness and sweetness, the right selection brings easy care and exceptional texture and flavor. Whether you’re already growing the juicy rounds or getting inspiration, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the best varieties to add to your edible landscape and autumnal display.
Apples are iconic fruit trees for home gardens, but they may see some diseases during their lifetime that threaten successful harvests. Learn how to prevent and treat these pathogens and they’ll be issues no more. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in identifying and banishing these 9 common apple tree diseases.
Plums, in their pretty shades of purple, burgundy, and bronze, are jewels among stonefruits with supreme sweetness. The right time for picking makes all the difference in maximizing flavor and texture. Whether you’re already growing or getting inspiration, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in determining how and when to harvest plums with aplomb.
Do you want to grow delicious, high-quality fruits at home, but your ground soil can’t hack it? You can successfully grow fruit trees in raised beds, and we can help! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses growing fruit trees in raised beds, best practices, and popular varieties to consider.
Is your apple tree under attack? From common aphids and spider mites to the proverbial worm in the apple, there are a surprising amount of pests that could be the culprit. Management may be simple or somewhat challenging. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through 13 different apple tree pests, including how to identify them and how to treat them.
Fall is a good time to plant new fruit trees and to pay attention to your existing trees. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss what care they need and what you should postpone until the spring.
Figs are gaining popularity for home orchardists and gardeners, even in colder regions. They’re a breeze to establish and easy to care for with proper annual pruning. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses simple steps to pruning fig trees for big harvests.
If you prefer your apples sweet instead of tart, you have many varieties to choose from. Plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski shares some popular sweet apples to grow and harvest.
A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, the marionberry is a delightful and delicious edible to add to the garden. Gardener and berry grower Lindsay Miller explains how to grow and care for marionberries.
Do your fruit trees look “shot-holed,” and you wonder what the deal is? Why are your young fruit trees coming out of the winter months with lots of unforeseen damage? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she explains how to identify, prevent, and treat bacterial canker in fruit trees so you can keep your home orchard healthy and yields high.
Growing full-sized watermelons can seem daunting for home gardeners. They take up a lot of space and produce a massive fruit. If that’s not your style, try the “icebox” variety ‘Sugar Baby,’ packed with the same nutrients, juiciness, and flavor as their giant counterparts. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for it.