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This self-sufficient orchard idea makes growing fruit surprisingly easy – even in a small yard

A self-sufficient orchard might sound like something reserved for rolling acres and rural idylls, but the reality is far more encouraging. With the right approach, even a modest yard can become a ...
onegreenplanet.org

10 Unconventional Fruit Trees for the Backyard Orchard

Growing a backyard orchard is great fun, and there are loads of conventional fruit trees to put in it. Cherry, apple, pear, and peach are classics; while others like figs and plums always fit into the ...
Outside

If You’re Not Picking Heritage Fruit, You Should Be

At the end of August I get the call. “The apricots are ready,” my mom says excitedly. I grab a few buckets, jump in my car, and drive the 100 or so miles from my home in Dillon, Colorado, to her place ...
University of Delaware

Home Orchard Production – Apple, Pear, and Stone Fruit Disease Management

Growing fruit in a backyard or home orchard can be rewarding or can be very frustrating, depending on disease and insect pests that may be present. While it is tempting to plant fruit trees and not ...
The Conversation

‘Noah’s arks’ for fruit trees: How conservation orchards preserve and boost biodiversity

The COP16 biodiversity conference opened on October 21, 2024. The UN conference is an opportunity to highlight that biodiversity is crucial for ensuring a sustainable food system. However, it is ...