1 tree that grows 5 dessert apples – Introducing Gourmet Fruit Trees
The term “family tree” usually brings to mind thoughts of ancestry and possible skeletons in the cupboard yet it also applies to a range of really exciting …
Find the best advice and tips on growing fruit plants and fruit trees here. Whether you want to just have a few strawberries in pots, or go all out and dedicate your garden or allotment to fruit cultivation, our expert guides and masterclasses are designed to help you get the best results.
The term “family tree” usually brings to mind thoughts of ancestry and possible skeletons in the cupboard yet it also applies to a range of really exciting …
Site and Preparation Blackcurrants prefer a well drained, fertile soil, in a sunny position which is sheltered from cold winds (Do not plant in ‘frost …
Blackberries grow best in a well drained, fertile soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. They can even be planted against a north facing wall or fence …
Cranberries Growing Guide Cranberries require a sunny sheltered position, a moist acid soil that does not dry out. In gardens that have alkaline soils …
Cobnuts and Filberts Growing Guide These are best grown as a bush tree with an open centre giving the classic wine glass shape. The young Cobnut or filbert …
Whether you're sowing fruit and vegetables this year or planning for next, our user-friendly gardening charts provide a month by month view of sowing, …
Apple trees originated in the Middle East over 4,000 years ago and have been cultivated in the UK since roman times. So why have we only been celebrating Apple …
Many of us are enjoying a mild and dry start to the autumn. According to the Met Office the beginning of September was the driest for 50 years and temperatures …
This year the rhubarb in my garden is superb. I have picked lbs already and for me the pudding that is unbeatable is rhubarb crumble and clotted cream. All the …
The sense of loss caused by the end of the asparagus season is eased by the arrival of the first British strawberries. Trying to eat seasonally means I avoid …