The Golden Gem: Healthful Peaches?
Peaches are one of those fruits that deserve a spot in your garden—and on your plate. With their velvety skin, juicy flesh, and naturally sweet flavor, peaches embody the essence …
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Planning a Garden Based On Your Birth Month
Welcome, May—my favorite time of year (and not just because I happened to be born in this glorious month). I love May because you can feel Spring in the air …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
A New Way of Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost?
Have you ever gone to extreme lengths when protecting fruit trees from frost? Or any plants from a late or early frost? This year the weather wasn't as unpredictable (and …
Watering Fruit Trees: When to Do it, and When to Avoid it
So you want to start growing your own fruit trees. You have picked out one or two you want to try, but you still have some questions. Do you have …
Peaches, Pruning, and Preparation: Your Late Summer Game Plan
There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a perfectly ripe, juicy peach straight from your own backyard tree. It's like a little taste of heaven, isn't it? I planted …
How a Reluctant Gardener Became a Fruit God
You don't have to believe in Zeus or Ra to believe that there is a fruit god. In fact, there might be a fruit god somewhere near you right now! …
How to Create a Food Forest of Flowering Fruit Trees
Flowering fruit trees have an enchanting beauty that captivates nature enthusiasts and admirers alike. Whether you possess an expert's knowledge of these magnificent trees or simply revel in their aesthetic …
10 Peach Tree Companion Plants That Belong in Your Garden
Is there anything more wonderful than snapping a sun-warmed peach from the tree and sinking your teeth into that soft, juicy, sweet fruit? Peaches are one of nature's greatest gifts, …
Growing Zones for Peaches
Peaches generally thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8, although specific cultivars may have different tolerances. Here are some examples of U.S. states within these growing zones:
Zone 5: Some …
