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Fruit & Trees

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  • A hand is held out which contains many small inedible nectarine fruit. Beyond is a small fruit tree from which the fruit came.

    How to Thin Fruit Trees: Apples, Peaches, Plums and More

  • A woman stands in front of three long metal raised beds that have a DIY berry trellis affixed to each of the raised beds. Berry bushes are growing in each of the beds.

    DIY Berry Trellis: How to Build a Wire Raspberry or Blackberry Trellis (Video)

  • A woman stands in front or a terraced orchard space full of flowering plants and fruit trees planted on top of the terraces.

    New Pollinator Orchard Garden on a Hill (Permaculture Berms Terraces) 

  • What Are Fruit Tree Chill Hours? Helpful Charts + Area Maps

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    18 Fantastic Fig Tree Varieties to Grow at Home

  • Many green figs are laid out on a wooden surface, a few of the figs have been cut down their middle revealing their bright red flesh.

    How to Grow Fig Trees: Varieties, Planting, Care & Harvesting

  • A large wire basket made out of hardware cloth is sitting next to a plastic pot that contains a small tree.

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    How to Make DIY Fruit & Veggie Stamped Tea Towels

  • How to Grow Purple Passion Fruit vs. Maypops: The Ultimate Guide

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    How to Plant a Tree: Best Practices for Success

  • A woman is standing next to a fruit tree that is in a 15 gallon pot. Many flowering perennials, agaves, and a pepper tree are in the background.

    How to Choose Fruit Trees to Plant: Climate, Varieties & More

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