Fruit

An annual that will produce delicious cranberry or currant jelly in the North from spring seeding should interest every home gardener.  Using Roselle Roselle (Hibiscus sabdiriffa) can be used as

Nicholas Culpepper, the 17th-century herbalist, said of plums: “All plains are under Venus and are like women—some better and some worse.”  The better kinds are sweet, richly flavored, and choice

At this time of year, the gardener is constantly reminded by nursery catalogs, newspaper columns, and magazine articles of the merits of setting out plants in the Fall.  Much can

In all regions of this country except the colder portions of the northern states, it is not only feasible but more advantageous to plant small and tree fruits, except peaches,

Picking fruit at the proper stage of maturity is vital in orchard operations and the home garden.  Harvesting when convenient or when labor is available cannot be a guide to