fruit trees

10 Must-Grow Fruit Trees for 2025

10 Must-Grow Fruit Trees for 2025

The rise of home orchards continues to sweep the nation, with gardeners finding joy in cultivating fresh, local fruit right in their backyards. This year, new varieties are taking the  
America’s Home Orchards

America’s Home Orchards

Home orchards are blossoming across America as gardeners embrace the joy of growing their own fruit. Whether it’s a single apple tree in the backyard or a mini-plantation of peaches,  
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting  
From Johnny Appleseed to Your Backyard

From Johnny Appleseed to Your Backyard

Once upon a time—well, more like the early 1800s—a curious, barefoot man wearing a tin pot on his head wandered across the American frontier, tossing apple seeds with joyful abandon.  
How to Stop Premature Fruit Drop

How to Stop Premature Fruit Drop

If you have a fruit tree or two in your garden, you may have noticed something called premature fruit drop. Depending on the type of fruit, this might happen several