Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

For the past few years, I’ve moved a puny Meyer lemon tree indoors for winter and back out in spring, trying to coax a fruit or two out of the reluctant little thing. The thought of growing citrus is ...

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Whether you're a gardening expert or a novice beginner, there's no reason why you can't create your own orchard in your backyard or on your patio. If you've been yearning for fresh, homegrown fruit ...

Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow fruit in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller than standard varieties, but they mature and produce fruit more quickly. "Smaller trees are ...

Wondering where to buy fruit trees? If you’re hoping to order a tree online this month, there are plenty of trustworthy suppliers to choose from. Fruit tree shopping is really exciting – there’s ...

You won’t need an orchard for these dwarf fruit trees. They are specially-bred varieties, producing large fruits on stems, and reaching only 1m (3’ 3") tall when mature – perfect for a patio. The ...

Every year around this time, I prepare to move my living room lemon tree outside for the season. In the fall, when temperatures drop below 40 degrees overnight, Daisy (yes, she has a name) gets rolled ...