Growing Fruit & Small Orchards

Growing fruit trees, berries & small orchards are the perfect homestead activity. From how to grow nectarines, growing fig trees in containers, or planting crabapple trees to growing blueberries, strawberries, and grapes, this collection of ideas will inspire you to grow fruit at your place! Fruit crops are great because these trees and bushes produce a harvest year after year, saving you work in the garden.
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Growing Strawberries in Containers, Raised Beds, or the Garden
Strawberry plants have lovely green serrated foliage; delicate white, pink or red flowers; and beautiful, luscious berries. Gardeners can plant special strawberry patches, use plants along the borders of raised beds, or even plant strawberry containers on the patio. No matter where you plant them, you're in for a delicious harvest when you add this fruit to your vegetable garden plans. #growingfruit #backyardgarden #urbangarden
Growing Blueberry Bushes (in Containers and in the Ground)
Growing blueberries in containers is a great way to produce some of your own fruit right in your own backyard. You don’t need a lot of space – they do great in containers. Plus? Blueberry bushes are a very pretty plant making them perfectly suitable for a *front yard garden!
Best Persimmon Varieties to Grow
If you’re trying to plant and harvest crops year round, adding a persimmon tree to your garden or small orchard is a great option to fill in the winter months. Here’s what you need to know about some common persimmon varieties. Not all persimmons are created equal! #fruitorchard #urbangarden
Growing Persimmon Trees
If you’re trying to plant and harvest crops year round, adding a persimmon tree to your garden or small orchard is a great option to fill in the winter months. Here’s what you need to know about persimmon varieties and growing persimmon trees. Not all persimmons are created equal! #fruitorchard #backyardfruit #ediblelandscaping
Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees
Available only during the dormant season, bare root fruit trees come just like it sounds – with their roots bare, rather than planted in a pot full of soil. You'll often find a larger selection of varieties and buying them this way is less expensive as well. Learn more here!
Growing Crabapple Trees
Crabapple trees are an excellent addition to your garden space, whether you opt for an ornamental flowering crabapple tree or one that produces fruit. These edible fruits can be used just like standard apple varieties. Click over to read 5 reasons they are an asset to your yard. #orchard #homestead
Must-Try Container Fruit Trees for Your Patio Garden - Garden Therapy
Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and even container fruit trees can sweeten up a small space. With these pretty plants and stylish containers, you can have a patio fruit garden that’s not only yummy, but decorative too. #fruit #fruittree #growyourown #ediblegarden #trees #plants #containergarden #gardening #garden #plantlover #gardentherapy
Simple Guide to Pruning
Pruning is probably one of the most confusing topics for new gardeners because there is no single method or timing that suits all situations. But, there are some basic underlying principles that, once you know them, can make it much easier to know whether to snip and clip or leave things alone.
Propagating Fruit Crops for Free From Cuttings
Growing fruit crops is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants adds up quickly. Learn about 6 fruit crops you can propagate for free from cuttings, and get my tips for success.
Urban Fruit Trees for a Small Scale Harvest
Fruit trees for the urban garden or homestead. Edible landscaping for small spaces.
What Are Fruit Tree Chill Hours? Helpful Charts + Area Maps
It's essential to pay attention to chill hours when selecting fruit trees for your garden! Come learn all about chill hours, including which trees need them and how to find the number of chill hours in your area. Charts and maps included! #chillhours #fruittrees #growfood #garden #homestead
Growing Apple Trees in a Backyard Orchard
Growing apple trees is a perfect way to snack straight from the tree. Use them for canning, baked goods, homemade sauces, fruit butter & more! These pretty trees are a perfect addition to an edible landscape.
Growing Apple Trees: Backyard Orchard
Growing apple trees is a perfect way to snack straight from the tree. Use them for canning, baked goods, homemade sauces, fruit butter & more! These pretty trees are a perfect addition to an edible landscape.