In many ways, gardening in northern climates is similar to gardening the world over: ya put the plant in the ground, make sure it
Category: Growing Cold-Hardy Fruit
There’s something about the idea of growing stone fruit in cold climates that’s just irresistible. Stone fruit is not meant to survive a frigid
I ran across honeyberries in the “unusual and unique fruit” sections of fruit catalogs looooong before I ever saw a shrub for sale in
The blueberry is one of those fruits that seem so versatile; as long as your soil has the right pH to make the plant
The definition of “northern-zone gardening” tends to vary depending on who is doing the talking. I know many people who think zone 5 is
Blackberries seem to inspire debate wherever they go. And why not? The pros and cons of growing blackberries in a home garden are so
Most of the gardening folks I know don’t just garden; they work with whatever size property they have to maximize resources and achieve some
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Disclaimer: I ONLY endorse nursery companies that I have actually purchased from – and that I have purchased from often enough that I am
As a northern fruit gardener, if you’ve managed to get your fruit trees and plants to survive subzero winters, you’re doing great – but
Although uniquely flavored and incredibly useful, blackberries are hard to find in supermarkets. If you are hoping for a blackberry pie or jam jars,
You just can’t grow a better small fruit than a raspberry. I won’t say I’ve tried them all, but I have tried planting a
We’ve all heard of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and their well-known cousins, but let’s face it: ordinary can be boring. Tasty? Yes! Easy to grow?
So who knew gardening was such a controversial activity? Your local county extension does, for one. And your state agriculture watchdogs do. I won’t
Red raspberries. Black raspberries. Even purple and golden raspberries. Let’s get real: if you have the space, funds, and time, the only realistic option
If your climate is too cold to grow sweet cherry trees, an outstanding substitute is the bush cherries. These incredibly hardy relatives of the
When space is an issue, dwarf-sized fruit trees allow gardeners to pack more variety into smaller spaces. Please note that this is a list
As a longtime gardener focused on growing edible perennials, fruit was an obvious first choice – but it didn’t take me long to realize
Northern zones are notoriously difficult locations for growing sweet cherries. Experts disagree on where the northern climate limits for the cherry is (Cornell has
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