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Apple Diseases

Apple DiseasesApple Diseases Know what is affecting your crop Any of the three fungal diseases described here scab, cedar apple rust and powdery mildew can cause serious defoliation that threatens not just the quality of your apple crop but the future hea

 


Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Asian Pears

Asian PearsAsian Pears Growing your own is the surest way to experience them at peak flavor Perhaps it's no surprise that Asian pears suffer an identity crisis. Are they apples or pears-- Like apples, they ripen on the tree and have a crisp, firm texture,

 


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Blackcap Brambles

Blackcap BramblesBlackcap Brambles Plant this native to enjoy the finest raspberry flavor Early in this century, black raspberries were just as popular as red raspberries. And no wonder! This jet black bramble, sometimes called a blackcap, has a rich, swe

 


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Blue Berry Prescription

Blue Berry PrescriptionBlueberry Prescription A timeless favorite for the garden and the kitchen Talk about an easy fruit! Backyard blueberries have few--often no--insect or disease problems. The bushes are easy to prune. No need to harvest crawling on yo

 


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Citrus

CitrusCitrus I t's the peak of the season whether you're in New York or Florida, picking from market shelves or backyard trees. Here's a look at the newest, most exciting varieties The convergence of culinary and garden enthusiasms has paid many dividends

 


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Container Grown Fruit

Container Grown FruitContainer-Grown Fruit For city-dwellers, folks who live in unfavorable climates, or homeowners with limited space, growing fruit isn't impossible For folks who want to grow their own fruit, but who don't have adequate space or a suita

 


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Exotic Fruit Jujube

Exotic Fruit JujubeExotic Fruit: Jujube It's a good-looking, rugged tree that produces tasty fruits Gardeners who visit my backyard garden-orchard in Thousand Oaks, California, usually ask why I have so many jujube trees. My answer is easy: No other tree

 


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Fabulous Figs

Fabulous FigsFabulous Figs Which fig tastes best-- Is it 'Panachee', 'Celeste', or perhaps 'Conadria'-- Ask yourself: Are figs sinfully delicious, or just plain peculiar-- It's one or the other for most of us. Those of us who agree with the former are att

 


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Fruit Takes

Fruit TakesFruit Takes While you laugh at the weather up north, it's planting season down south. A time of sweet promise when you can plant fruit orchards that will yield summer shade and many fall desserts. However, before planting, consult experts or ma

 


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Fruit Tree Primer

Fruit Tree PrimerFruit Tree Primer Tree-ripened fruits are sweeter and more flavorful, and their texture is better, too. Here are some reminders to help you on your way if you're just starting out Be patient. Most fruit trees require at least two years fr

 


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