Category Archives: fruits
Apples – grow a rare variety
60% of the varieties grown in our grandparents day have gone forever. If the supermarkets had their way we would all be eating big shiny, but utterly tasteless apples which will keep for months on their shelves. Remember, supermarkets are … Continue reading
Pruning Espalier Apples
Apple trees that have been trained into cordon or espalier shapes are best pruned in summer. This is different to the standard winter pruning method which is still considered best for ordinary apple trees.
Growing Grapes at Home – Step 1 of Grape Growing Success
There are many wonderful solutions with regards to the ventures of home and garden. If you’re considering the things you can do with the intention to improve the overall outdoor former beauty of your property, then you should possess the grapevine on a Grape Trellis. Making your own personal grape grille can be an easy task and also on that note, you can actually nurture the grapevine this will assist the appearance and feel of your garden. You’re able to surely improve the beauty and will often give you a whole new look to your home in a very easy and economical fashion. Continue reading
The Apple: Your # 1 Super Fruit
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But do you know that there is more to a bit of apple than keeping the doctor away? You might be surprised but apple is not just your regular fruit. It is packed with health benefits that you didn’t even think is possible for such a tiny heart-shaped produce. Continue reading
Home and Gardening – Patio Tomatoes
Organically grown tomatoes are all the rage nowadays and what better way of guaranteeing that you have chemical-free tomatoes than growing your own? Most home gardening projects start off with growing tomatoes because they’re pretty easy to grow and it doesn’t need a lot of skill to start off with them. Most patios don’t have a lot of extra space so tomato growing is probably the best way to start off if you’re planning on setting up a home garden. Continue reading
Winter in the Organic Garden
There are still crops being pulled up this month. Leeks are doing well and brussells sprouts are looking good. The last of the pumpkins has been lifted and we now have to think about next year. Soil preparation is the … Continue reading