In many ways, gardening in northern climates is similar to gardening the world over: ya put the plant in the ground, make sure it
Tag: tips & tricks
Caveat: This is not a “How to Grow Lemon Trees in Containers” post. This is a “all the things I’ve done wrong that you
Growing lemons is one of my favorite gardening hobbies, and I’ll be honest: that’s mostly because it sounds so impressive and difficult, but in
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
If growing subtropical fruit trees on a windowsill is a hobby of yours, growing a potted avocado tree is one of the biggest accomplishments
I’ve never met a gardener who didn’t bite off more than they could chew. Or at least want to. The biggest inhibitor to my
Growing banana trees in northern zones is one of those I’m-cooler-than-you gardeners’ bragging right things. They are gorgeous plants, easy to grow, and the
It’s no secret; I love my citrus trees. Growing lemon trees on my windowsill was one of the best experiments I’ve ever tried; I
Growing fruit trees in pots is tough… and growing potted subtropical fruit trees indoors is even tougher. The entire indoor growing environment is alien
If you’re like me, every spring you spend lot of time researching (read: agonizing) over nursery catalogs, trying to decide which plants to get.
Successfully growing peaches is a status symbol for gardeners in cold northern zones. This is the fruit tree that is a southern-grown staple, but
For most windowsill gardeners, half the fun of growing unusual fruits is the challenge associated with keeping a warm-climate plant healthy and thriving in
Fruit gardening is a challenge even under the best of conditions. You can’t predict rain, you can’t always protect from insect invasions; you fight
For those of us gardening in cold northern climates where subzero temperatures can wreak havoc on orchards and gardens, knowing the hardiness zone is
I gotta say, I’m not trying to dis any plant nurseries here. The obvious solution to finding fruit trees that will thrive in zone
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