Plant: Anytime Harvest: July – August Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil. A cherry tree is a wonderful addition to any garden because not only are they hardy, productive and come in self-pollinating varieties, but they’re also beautiful in flower. Cherry trees will flower between April – May each year but may not begin fruiting until [...]
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Oranges
Plant: May Harvest: Late December – February Conditions: A light, draught-free position in rich, moist soil. This guide is for growing citrus in the UK, those of you in warmer climes probably won’t need a guide. It can take six months for oranges to grow and fully ripen on your tree, and for the first [...]
Raspberries
Plant: November – March Harvest: July – October, depending on the variety Conditions: Moist, free draining soil in a sunny position. Like most fruit and vegetable plants, raspberries grow best in full sun, but they do tolerate shade for parts of the day which is why they are often found in woodland areas. Some shade [...]
Honeyberries
Plant: May Harvest: June/July (one year after planting) Conditions: Free draining soil in full sun if possible. Apparently, a honeyberry is a lot like a blueberry – a blueberry with a honeyish taste. I say apparently because I only planted mine a few months ago and I’ve never tasted the berries before. However, according to [...]
