Tomatoes
Myths

Does fruit need sunlight to ripen?

You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.

Prune grapevine
Edible gardening

Winter orchard care

Winter is a good time to get on top of a few things in the home fruit orchard. From managing weeds to pruning, there are plenty of ways to prep your fruit trees for the cold months ahead.

Paw paw
Pests and diseases

Stop the rot in pawpaw

Stop pawpaw rot with these helpful tips!

Mangoes
Fruit

Growing mangoes made easy 

Here are seven ways to help you grow (and eat!) delicious, lip-smacking, home-grown fruit.

Cumquats
Potted produce

How to care for a potted cumquat

These highly ornamental fruit trees produce bright orange fruit in winter, and scented white flowers in spring. Here are some tips for keeping your cumquat thriving and producing.