Honeyberries (Lonicera caerulea), also known as haskap berries, are one of the most exciting fruits to discover for northern gardeners. Native to the cool boreal regions of Russia, Japan, and Canada, these hardy shrubs laugh in the face of late frosts, shrug off temperatures as low as -40°F, and reward patient growers with elongated, deep … Continue reading Honeyberry
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Currant
Currants are one of the most rewarding small fruits you can grow in a northern garden. Hardy enough to handle brutal northern garden winters, productive enough to fill your kitchen with berries year after year, and beautiful enough to earn a place in an ornamental border, they are a plant that truly earns its space. … Continue reading Currant
Blenheim Apricot
About the Blenheim Apricot The Blenheim (also called Royal Blenheim or Royal) is widely considered the gold standard of apricots. An heirloom variety originating in England and named after Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, it was brought to California in the mid-1800s and became the dominant commercial apricot of the Santa Clara Valley for over a … Continue reading Blenheim Apricot
Rhubarb
Perennial. Delicious tart stalks for culinary delights. Planting rhubarb in my garden has been a rewarding choice for several reasons. This hardy perennial not only offers delicious, tart stalks for culinary delights but also adds ornamental value with large, vibrant leaves. Rhubarb thrives in various climates and is relatively low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice … Continue reading Rhubarb
Plum
Perennial Fruit Tree. Elegant, Productive and Fragrant. Plum blossoms on my plum trees are harbingers of spring with their enchanting beauty and delicate fragrance. The ornamental appeal of these blossoms, ranging in hues from pure white to soft pink, transforms landscapes into a vision of ethereal elegance. Emerging before the foliage, plum blossoms create a … Continue reading Plum
Pear
Pears are fragrant hardy fruit trees with sweet, juicy fruit. In spring, pear blossoms grace my orchard with their delicate beauty, heralding the arrival of a new season. These blossoms, with their pristine white petals, adorn pear trees in clusters, creating a breathtaking sight. The fragrance of pear blossoms fills the air, inviting bees and … Continue reading Pear
Raspberry
Perennial Fruit Bush. Raspberry plants are a rewarding addition to any yard, prized for their sweet berries. Raspberries thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making late fall or early spring the ideal planting time. Known for their vigorous growth, Raspberries produce abundant fruit on primocanes, offering a bountiful harvest in mid-summer. I have a … Continue reading Raspberry