Choosing Fruits & Nuts

Acidity Level of Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are one of the best sources for Vitamin C, also known as… More
How to Grow Citrus Fruits
Whether selecting lemons, grapefruits, oranges, tangerines or kumquats, citrus are a delicious and appealing… More
Varieties of Flowering Plum Trees
...re of their blooms. Native Americans use the plum fruits as a medical treatment… More
How to Get Rid of Bats From Your Fruits
The most effective way to rid your crops of fruit bats, or flying foxes,… More

What Fruits & Vegetables Are High in Sugar?
Many fruits and vegetables have a high sugar content. Most of these also have… More
How to Clean Fruits & Vegetables
Dirt and bacteria on the outside of fruits and vegetables can be transferred to… More
How to Grow Fruits & Vegetables in the City
People who live in urban areas don't have yards or gardens in which to… More
The Effects of Fruits & Vegetables on Health
...d a minimum of five servings, or 400g, per day of fruits and vegetables… More
The Best Dwarf Fruit Trees
It would be glorious to have several favorite fruit trees growing in your backyard.… More
How To Store Fruits & Vegetables for Winter
With proper storage, many fruits and vegetables can last through the winter months, greatly… More
Fruits & Vegetables That Are High in Sugar
...n their recommendation as to how many servings of fruits and vegetables you should… More
Fruits & Vegetables High in Protein
...e amount of protein is difficult for vegetarians. Fruits and vegetables mostly do not… More
The Best Fruit Trees for Subtropics
A good selection of fruits can be grown in subtropical regions, those warmer than… More
How to Harvest Pine Nuts
Humans have been harvesting pine nuts for thousands of years. People all over the… More
How to Grow Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts originated in Australia, but also are found in other warm climates on… More
How to Garden Organic Fruits & Vegetables
...lly, you are giving your family an extra boost of nutrition---without worrying about the… More
How to Germinate Brazil Nuts More Quickly
The Brazil nut tree has become a very important part of the Brazilian economy,… More
How to Start Pecan Trees From Nuts
The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a large, leafy deciduous tree that is member of… More
Facts About Chestnut Trees
The chestnut tree is widely used to give shade in large areas. The leaves… More
Classic Curry with Walnuts and Winter Fruits
Recipe for Classic Curry with Walnuts and Winter Fruits More

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How to Grow Okra
...help from an organic farmer in this free video on fruit and vegetable gardening. More
How to Fertilize Fruit Trees
Fruit trees need to be fertilized no later than six weeks before they bloom, but… More
How to Prune Fruit Trees
Pruning fruit trees depends on the time of year and type of tree, as each… More
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies (Easy, Cheap, Safe & Clean)
Getting rid of fruit flies requires pouring baking soda and cider vinegar down the drain,… More

How to Repel Fruit Flies
To repel fruit flies, never leave out exposed fruit, keep sprigs of lavender, spearmint, oregano… More
Organic Fertilizing Organisms
Organisms, like fungi, earthworms, and insects, continue to keep your plant's soil healthy. Learn about… More
Importance of Healthy Garden Soil
With healthy, natural soil, learn how your plants and the environment can thrive in this… More
Fruit & Vegetable Storage
Fruits and vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated can be kept in hanging baskets… More
How to Build a Planter Box
Planter boxes come in many shapes and sizes, and planter boxes can be made by… More
Home Remedies for Fruit Flies
...remedies for fruit flies include making sure that fruits and vegetables do not have blemishes,… More
How to Make a Deep Freeze Root Cellar
...cement or wood all the way around the walls. Keep fruits, vegetables and plants from… More
The Effects of Hydroponics
The effects of hydroponics are that there aren't many chemicals used, land space is saved,… More
How to Prevent Soil Erosion
...n a hillside by planting a variety of vegetables, fruits and shrubs in the area… More
What Do You Need to Grow Hydroponics?
To grow hydroponics, one needs water, containers, tubes, sponges, lights and a hydroponic plant. Start… More
When to Spray Fruit Trees
The best time to spray fruit trees is in the fall and winter when the… More
How to Start Growing Grapes
To start growing grapes, simply acquire a start or a root, which can be clipped… More
How to Plant Peach Seeds
To plant peach seeds, dry out the seed on some newspaper over the winter, and… More
How to Prune Patio Tomatoes
... branches. Thin out a patio tomato plant for more fruit production with instructions from… More
How to Fertilize Fruit Trees
Fertilizing fruit trees should only be done after the tree has established itself for a… More
How to Schedule Fruit Tree Maintenance
When scheduling fruit tree maintenance, use the winter time to eliminate dead branches, prune back… More
What Does a Fruit Fly Look Like?
A fruit flies are brown, have red eyes, are equipped with clear wings and are… More
How to Grow Blueberries
... soil. Maintain a blueberry shrub, which produces fruit through the late summer and early… More
Get Rid of Fruit Flies Permanently
Getting rid of fruit flies cannot be done permanently, but setting out fruit fly traps,… More
How to Winterize Fruit Trees
Winterizing a fruit tree includes wrapping the trunk, protecting the feeder roots with mulch, minimizing… More
How to Prune Dwarf Fruit Trees
To prune dwarf fruit trees, trim back about one-third of the growth each year during… More
How to Trim Fruit Trees
Trimming fruit trees requires thinning out the topmost branches to create a bowl or vase-shaped… More
Composting Tips & Summary
Making compost heaps or compost bins and composting by using materials that are already in… More
Compost Fruits & Vegetables
Add fruits and vegetables to compost heaps or compost bins and learn to dig holes… More
How to Pick Square Foot Garden Plants
Learn how to pick plants square foot gardens with expert gardening tips in this free… More
Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in this free online video guide to vegetable gardening. More
Restocking the Refrigerator After Cleaning & Maintenance
Learn how to restock and reload the refrigerator after performing basic maintenance and cleaning your… More
Deciding Where to Plant a Fruit Tree
When choosing a place to plant a fruit tree in your garden or yard, try… More
Harvesting Fruit Seeds
Harvest and plant your own organic fruit seeds from the fruit of fruit trees; learn… More
What is a Garden?
Learn how to start and maintain a garden, including herbs and tomatoes plus composting, in… More
Fruit Tree Maintenance: Part 1
How can you get your fruit trees to grow larger, better-tasting and more abundant fruit?… More

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What do you (Or have in the past)?
...g, et al. I have frozen vegetables (mostly mine), fruits (some mine). I can a lot of tomato products (salsas, soups (yum), ketchup, etc) In the next year I will be freezing and… More
Pineapple and Figs
... there is a fruit. John PS; I hope these are both fruits! More
strawberries in container?
...ust thru the wall an im corious if i toss acouple fruits not good enough ta eat about fruits in the MIDDLE of winter (itd be an indoor plant i think) an… More
How do you get seeds from your plants?
...oning how they want to get seeds from their grown fruits/plants/veggies so they don't have to buy any next year. I think with raspberries, you have to like, break off a root stalk or something? What about tomatoes? Thanks! More

Northern Wisconsin
...k and ideas that didn't, about vegies, perenials, fruits, whatever. More
is this canteloupe?
...eks ago, and since this is our first year growing fruits/vegies beyond just tomatoes, I didn't know what it was at first. Originally I thought it was some kind of vegetable, but the leaves look like those that grow on melon plants. More
For Edible Container Gardening, Please Post in the Fruit or Vegetable Forum
... your edible container gardening questions in the Fruits or Vegetables forum in The Kitchen Garden forum. Thanks! More
Help! My pumpkins are dying!
Hello, just wondering if anyone might be able to help me out. My pumpkin patch I planted has been growing very well, all seems healthy. The only thing I notice is one of the vines leaves are all variegated, green and light green/yellow color. Only one of the vines is… More
Great book for beginning Florida gardeners(fruit)
...ased a book recently with loads of information on fruits that grow in Florida. I skimmed through it at the fruit and spice park in Homestead, but decided not to buy it there since they wanted $28 for it. I figured I'd get it cheaper on Amazon and I… More
Plum
...umans enjoyed them. ;) It produced lots of fruit. fruits almost gone from one tree (first picture). Will add details about the tree some time this week. The… More
Tomato plants in containers.
.... I have several tomato plants in containers. The fruits that do develope are small, undersized. Any one know why. As for the other blossoms as soon as the flower dryes out and falls away from the green part of the blossom base the… More
What to plant and when to do it...
...complete (or seemingly complete) list of veggies, fruits and herbs and when these plants should be planted? Sorry if this is a repeat question... More
Canning vegetable soup
...an venison vegetable soup? I've only canned using fruits and vegetables that I could process in a boiling water bath until now. More
Hi from Eastern Massachusetts
Hello all, I hapened on your site less than a week ago and after making several posts on other threads, just found the Introductions forum today . So, I thought i should post here and say hi. I have to admit that I haven't always liked gardening. Growing up, my… More
What kind of fruit tree is this?
Discovered a few of these fruits growing on a tree in my backyard... my first guess was that they were pears, but i don't think they are. Anyone know? More
Help request
Dear sir I'm a pistachio grower in Khorasan_e_ Razavi county of Islamic republic of Iran that have some problem with my orchard. My pistachio trees have seven years old and in the beginning of growth season they are very vigor and vegetative growth is excellent in march month to September… More
Winter squash tons of blossoms; no fruits
...n bees busily working inside the blossoms. But no fruits are emerging. I have summer squash which are fruiting heavily. Has anyone experienced this? Any clues? Thanks! More
Growing fruits on Strawberry plants
What do I need to do to produce more fruit on my strawberry plants?? I recently bought 2 plants from Meijer and right now they don't have flowers or fruit. How can I speed up the growth? Also, what is the best thing for keeping the animals away from them?… More
Tropical Fruit Nursery
... from where I live that has all kinds of tropical fruits. It has the best web-site for tropical plants I have ever seen. Here is a link to the site: http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/fruitproducts_ab.htm Even if you are not interested in purchasing, breeze through their… More
JessiePeaches
...t want another opinion. Look under Mutant Veggies/fruits. I am working today, so if you agree, go ahead and get rid of it. More
Please Do Not Post in this Forum.
We are eliminating it. Post in Vegetables, Fruits, Seeds, or Controlling Pests, if you're lucky enough to be growing anything now. :D More
Will my fruit seeds grow
Hello Everyone, I love eating all kinds of fruits, i keep all of the seeds.some of them have a hard shell and some don't if i plant them will they grow ? or do i have to crack the seed open or what. More
butternut squash help please
... flowers is male. When should I start to see some fruits?? Thanks Rebecca More
Pamagranate
... little red flowers all over but only gets 1 or 2 fruits. If anybody knows how to grow them please share. More
5 Different Fruits
...hem, but is it truely possible to marriage 5 diff fruits on one tree? I find it impossible because each fruit has its own function in a way, dont know else to put it. Does anyone have one of these or… More