Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap ...

Discover the secrets of crafting your own tree pruner and fruit picker in this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for gardening ...

Sap is the 'blood' of a tree, helping to move nutrients from the roots to the limbs. Some sap is not unusual, but excessive amounts may mean trouble. Learn what it means when you notice a lot of sap, ...

Here's a nifty organic garden hack tip about how to stop a fruit tree branch laden heavy with fruit from snapping or breaking under its own weight! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre ...

Fall is the ideal time to care for fruit trees after harvest. These 8 tasks help ensure strong roots, fewer pests, and better ...

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

An abundance of varieties, each with a different texture, taste and colour, is available to plant in even the smallest garden ...

19:22, Mon, Sep 8, 2025 Updated: 19:44, Mon, Sep 8, 2025 Brits have been warned that the fruit trees in their gardens could cost them hundreds of pounds. Neglecting one simple job can lead to a ...

Haploid plants, which carry only a single set of chromosomes, are typically sterile, making them valuable but difficult to ...

The owners of Mikey's Bar in Broseley and The Peach Tree and C21 in Shrewsbury have applied for new pavement licences. A pavement licence allows businesses, like bars, restaurants, and cafes, to place ...

In the UK, the apple and pear picking season spans from late summer to late autumn, with most varieties being ready in October. Plum trees, inlcuding the Victoria and Marjorie varieties, are also ...