Growing your own fruit to is such a soul healing experience. This section is all about fruit production and growing temperate fruit trees in cold climates and temperate zones. Check out our guides to help you grow your favorite fruit.
Strawberries. Simple name, incredible fruit. If you’ve never had one, picture the perfect balance between sweet and tart, like if a sun-kissed sugar cube and a tangy little burst of citrus had a deliciously juicy love child. Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly snackable, strawberries are the little red jewels of summer. They start off as tiny, unassuming blossoms in early spring,…
Blackberries. They don’t get enough credit, but trust me, they’re one of nature’s best-kept secrets. If you’ve never tasted one, picture the perfect mix of a raspberry and a blueberry—sweet with a little bit of a tangy bite, and a burst of flavor that’ll make you forget every other berry. These little guys are not just delicious; they’re the surprise…
Growing raspberries is a big flex! Raspberries. Simple name, super incredible fruit. If you’ve never had one, think of a berry that’s like the cool cousin of the strawberry—tangy, sweet, and with a little bit of a wild side. They’re bursting with flavor, vibrant, and just the right amount of tart to keep your taste buds on their toes. Honestly,…
Imagine this: the first warmth of spring hits your garden, and instead of planting seeds from scratch, you’re harvesting fresh, vibrant food from plants you’ve nurtured year after year. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s not! When you plant perennials, you’re investing in a sustainable, low-maintenance food source that keeps on giving season after season. This post is dedicated…
Have you ever dreamed of plucking juicy fruit right from your backyard without waiting forever? Imagine savoring sweet peaches or crisp apples sooner than you think! Good news—you absolutely can. Fast-growing fruit trees not only bring delicious harvests quickly but also enhance your garden’s beauty and charm. As a seasoned gardening enthusiast, I’ve discovered firsthand that certain fruit trees grow…
Imagine biting into a juicy, sun-ripened peach on a hot summer day, knowing it grew strong and healthy with barely a splash of water. Sounds like a dream, right? But with climate shifts and unpredictable rainfall, gardeners everywhere are looking for fruit trees that can handle dry spells without throwing in the towel. If you’re tired of constantly watering your…
Blueberries. Simple name, outstanding fruit. If you’ve never had one, think of a tiny, jewel-like explosion of sweetness and tang, packed into a little blue orb that somehow manages to be both refreshing and indulgent at the same time. Blueberries are an absolute gem in the fruit world, and they’re surprisingly easy to grow. They’re the kind of fruit that…
Apples. Simple name, classic fruit. If you’ve never had one fresh off the tree, it’s like biting into fall itself—crisp, refreshing, and full of that perfect balance of sweet and tart. Regardless if you’re into the juicy, candy-like Honeycrisps or the sharp, tangy Granny Smiths, apples have a way of stealing the show. They bloom in spring, start ripening in…
Mulberry. Not the first fruit that comes to mind, but once you’ve tasted one, you’ll wonder why it’s not on every fruit stand. Think of it as a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry, but with a unique twist of its own. Sweet, juicy, and slightly tangy, mulberries are the kind of fruit that make you want to keep…
Peaches. Sweet, juicy, and somehow always a little nostalgic. If you’ve never tasted one, think of a fruit that’s like biting into summer itself—soft, fragrant, and with a touch of fuzz that makes it feel like you’re eating straight from nature’s candy aisle. They’re the kind of fruit that makes you stop what you’re doing and savor every bite, even…