Recent Fruit Tree Care Articles

May 6, 2026
Red-Fleshed Apples: What They Taste Like, How to Grow Them, and Why They’re So Interesting

Red-fleshed apples are more than a curiosity. From their vivid color to their complex flavors and growing conditions, these unusual apples invite us to look more closely at how fruit develops—and what we still have to learn from it.

April 27, 2026
Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why Water Matters More Than You Think

Watering and feeding fruit trees might seem like separate tasks, but inside the tree they’re deeply connected. Discover how water carries nutrients, supports root health, and helps your tree truly thrive.

March 30, 2026
How to Read a Soil Test for Fruit Trees: What Your Results Really Tell You

A soil test can reveal a lot about your soil. Learn how to interpret the results and make smart decisions when preparing soil for fruit trees.

How to Prune and Train Fruit Trees

November 25, 2025
Fruit Tree Garden Tour: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming

Explore how sustainable gardening, espalier, regenerative orchard & community farming are ingrained into the UK history and culture

April 29, 2025
The Medlar Fruit Tree: Easy to Grow, Productive and Shaped like a Dog's Bottom?

Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica)

April 18, 2025
When to prune fruit trees

Wondering when to prune fruit trees? In this blog, we explore which trees benefit most from winter pruning and when summer pruning is best.

How to feed fruit trees (and Water them!)

April 27, 2026
Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why Water Matters More Than You Think

Watering and feeding fruit trees might seem like separate tasks, but inside the tree they’re deeply connected. Discover how water carries nutrients, supports root health, and helps your tree truly thrive.

March 30, 2026
How to Read a Soil Test for Fruit Trees: What Your Results Really Tell You

A soil test can reveal a lot about your soil. Learn how to interpret the results and make smart decisions when preparing soil for fruit trees.

February 23, 2026
Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Fruit Trees

Before you plant a fruit tree, take a closer look at your soil. In this article, we explore how to evaluate soil structure, drainage, organic matter, and compaction so your trees can thrive for decades.

The Best fruit trees to Grow

May 6, 2026
Red-Fleshed Apples: What They Taste Like, How to Grow Them, and Why They’re So Interesting

Red-fleshed apples are more than a curiosity. From their vivid color to their complex flavors and growing conditions, these unusual apples invite us to look more closely at how fruit develops—and what we still have to learn from it.

January 19, 2026
Best Fruit Trees to Grow: Choosing the Right Trees for Your Climate (Warm, Cold & Tropical)

Not sure which fruit trees will thrive where you live? Climate plays a much bigger role than most people expect. Explore how chill hours, hardiness zones, and real-world experience help growers choose fruit trees that actually succeed.

December 3, 2025
Where to Buy Fruit Trees? Choose a Specialist Fruit Tree Nursery Near You

Looking for the right fruit tree? Explore top specialist nurseries, and learn how to choose trees that will thrive in your unique growing conditions.

How to prevent Fruit Tree PESTS AND DISEASE

March 30, 2026
Beginner Fruit Tree Care: The Simple Practices That Help Your Trees Thrive

Beginner fruit tree care doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn the simple habits that help fruit trees thrive - from choosing the right varieties to watering, pruning, and preventing common problems.

July 29, 2025
Growing Fruit Trees Naturally and Regeneratively

Are you interested in growing fruit trees without using chemical fertilizers? Learn how to work with nature and let the biology do the heavy lifting for you!

June 24, 2025
Companion Planting Fruit Trees: A Beginner’s Guide to Permaculture Guilds

Learn how to choose the best companion plants for your fruit trees, build simple and effective guilds, and avoid common mistakes.

How to Graft Fruit Trees

March 16, 2025
When to Take Fruit Tree Cuttings: The Best Time to Collect and Store Scion Wood

If you want to graft fruit trees, you need fruit tree cuttings. Learn the best time to take fruit tree cuttings and how to store them to keep them safe until grafting time.

December 13, 2024
The Simple Art of Grafting Fruit Trees: A Complete Guide

If you want a fruit tree that produces fruit you'll love, you'll probably buy a grafted fruit tree or you will graft a tree yourself. Learn the science behind grafting in this article.

April 8, 2024
Apple Tree Rootstocks Explained: How to customize your apple tree for your unique conditions

The choice of apple tree rootstock will determine mature tree size. It can also offer disease resistance, early fruiting time, vigor and more. Learn more in this article and podcast.

Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com

I am a journalist, filmmaker and urban orchardist who created OrchardPeople.com because it was exactly what I needed when I planted my  first fruit trees in 2009.
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