This week, we were lucky enough to collaborate with author Kate Evans, of “Feijoa- A Story of Obsession & Belonging”, Kate is a freelance journalist from Raglan, New Zealand, and spins an engaging tale, taking us through the lush landscape of her childhood home with a story “about the dance between people and plants, how we […]
Pawpaw pollination guide – a subject we receive many questions about each year. Pawpaw’s unique flowers don’t resemble anything like the fragrant and dainty rose family flowers that most fruit trees in the temperate world produce. Pawpaw flowers are a different beast entirely. They are a deep purplish maroon color and the fragrance is…, not […]
This winter in the Pacific Northwest was a good reminder that low winter temperatures are still possible after a few years of extremely mild winters. For lovers of subtropical or frost tender plants pushing the envelope on cold hardiness can be a stressful time as you watch the mercury drop on the thermometer and hope […]
Peaches and Nectarines are some of the most delicious and desirable home grown fruits! Unfortunately, also one of the more difficult to grow. Few tastes in the natural world can beat the flavor of a sun-ripened peach. But if you’ve spent anytime growing peaches or nectarines then you’re surely familiar with the dreaded Peach Leaf Curl […]
Cane Berries or Bramble Berries, better known as Blackberries and Raspberries are top choices for the “grow your own” foodies across the US. Cane Berries are one of the world’s most delicate and delicious fruits. Get ready for stained hands and tongues because each berry is made up of a hundred individual fruit juice bubbles. […]
Like all living organisms, plants need certain conditions met to live and grow. We all know that sunlight is an important resource that plants need in order to grow. However, what lies below the surface is just as essential in providing plants with the proper components to truly thrive. The Importance of Soil Soil plays a major role in creating […]
Typical Peach Ripening Time Chart Please keep in mind, these dates are an average, and weather is less predictable than ever… If you live in a warmer area, the peak could be 2- 3 weeks earlier, and in colder and northern regions could be a few weeks later. Plan accordingly, and click on the cultivar […]
Fruit Tree Chill Hours Chart Fruit tree chill hours chart to help you understand the requirements of different varieties! *this chart is based on the average range, some cultivars do vary Almond: 400-600 Walnut: 800-100 Filbert (Hazelnut): 800-1300 Chestnut: 300-500 Pistachio: 550-800 ————————————– Apple: 700-1000 (Low chill varieties between 200-500) Apricot: 500-800 Peach: 600-1000 (low chill varieties between 300-500) Nectarine: 100-500 Asian Pear: 400-500 […]
Tips on potting up, overwintering, watering, and pollination! There are many advantages to planting fruit trees in containers. You might be renting and want to take your tree with you, or you don’t have the right space and soil conditions, or maybe you want to try planting something outside of your cold hardiness zone. Planting […]
Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana), also commonly called Feijoa, are delicious and unique fruit popular in New Zealand, but not widely known in the United States. We are on a mission to bring these incredible fruits to your backyard so you can enjoy the sweet, tangy, mint, flavor they have to offer. Jump to: About Pineapple […]
