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
Tag: cold-hardy fruit cultivars
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
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?
I don’t quite understand why humanity is wired the way that it is, but I’ve never met a northern-zone gardener who didn’t wish that
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
It’s hard finding fruit trees hardy to the winters in zone 4 America. Below is my master list – which I will continue to
Sweet cherries are the northern gardener’s dream… and depending on just how far north you garden, that dream’s odds of coming true rank just
For northern gardeners, the relentless winter winds, deep snow, and insidious ice of northern winters are a constant threat to successfully growing fruit trees.
So back in the day when I was very new to fruit gardening, I believed a nursery catalog that solemnly told me I lived
Identifying the best fruits to grow in cold climates has been a lifelong project for me. I’ve been gardening in northern New England for