Autumn-fruiting raspberries are a boon to home gardeners because they produce a crop in the fall and the usual one during early summer. The term “everbearing” is often applied to them; however, it is unsuitable. They do not bear fruit continuously but bear the usual crop over 3 or 4 weeks in July and then … Read more
During the last decade, the interest in window gardening has risen to such a point that many indoor gardeners have become specialists in various house plants. Ponderosa Lemon The fruiting plants make ideal subjects for specialization. They have excellent foliage, and many have aromatic flowers and an attractive fruit crop. About 5 years ago, a … Read more
Did you know that you can select apple trees to suit the size of your home grounds in much the same way you would choose a thoroughbred puppy? With dogs, the size at maturity goes according to breed, with fruit trees depending on rootstock. Apple Varieties: Rootstocks Apple varieties are grafted on many different rootstocks … Read more
Standard-sized fruit trees are out of the question for many home yards because in time they take up too much space, and their tops cannot be reached with home spraying equipment. Dwarf Fruit Trees But dwarf fruit trees are another story. They are scaled at maturity to suburban properties, and their tallest branches are always … Read more
A host of new varieties developed by the fruit breeders of the United States is gradually replacing the older sorts. These may become outdated as further improvements bring better fruit crops. Certainly, the home orchardist should find sonic-worthy replacements for his older varieties by trying out a few new ones that have shown better than … Read more
“Let’s give a thought to design when we plant the small fruits in our gardens. Let’s plant for pleasure and appearance as well as for fruit.” J. Harold Clarke Many a row of strawberries or other berries and many a grapevine have been planted without thought of garden design, just set in what seems the … Read more