Fruit Tree Growing Guide

Quince comes in two forms, the flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa), a shrub with early blooming, showy flowers and the small, fruiting quince tree (Cydonia oblonga). There are a number of reasons to include either in the landscape, but do quince trees make good hedges, in particular, the fruiting type? And how do you grow a quince fruit tree hedge? Read on to find out about making and growing a fruiting quince hedge. Do Quince Trees Make Good Hedges? Flowering quince

If you’re looking for an ornamental flowering tree or shrub that produces fragrant fruit and looks good throughout the year, consider growing quince. Quince trees (Cydonia oblonga) were popular during colonial times but eventually fell out of favor because they offered no immediate gratification: you couldn’t eat them right off the tree. Interest in the fruit has revived somewhat thanks to improved varieties that can be eaten fresh, but quinces are such a min

Tomatoes arrived in Europe in 1522, brought home by sailors visiting the new world. Initially, the elite was afraid to add tomatoes to their diet, believing the fruit to be poisonous. However, tomatoes became wildly popular in the peasant communities. It wasn’t long until Europeans from all classes of society developed a passion for the ripe red fruits.The Germans called tomatoes “The Apple of Paradise,” and the French gave the fruit the moniker of “The Apple of Love.R

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil, or high quality organic potting soil. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Bay is a half-hardy shrub or small tree that can tolerate winter temperatures no lower than 20F (-7C). In cold climates, bay is best grown in a container that can be kept indoors in winter. Feeding Fertilize bay grown in containers with an organic water soluble fertilizer every three weeks from