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• Red Jonathan Apples In Your Own Backyard

  Jonathan apples are one of the most popular apples for fresh eating. They are an easy treat and healthy as well. I am partial to Jonathan apples since my oldest son is named Jonathan. No, I didn't name him after the apple but I made him eat quite... Posted Dec 04 2008, 07:44 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fruit trees, apple, trees

• Comice Is the Connoisseur's Pear

  The Comice Pear is considered the Connoisseur's Pear . Used often by chefs in the best restaurants in fancy desserts. These are also the pears that you often find in gift baskets. Pears make a great sauce like applesauce, or you can even add some... Posted Nov 21 2008, 10:32 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fruit trees, dessert, pear, semi-dwarf, sauce, comice, blight resistant

• This Strawberry Is An All Star

  I love strawberries fresh, with angel food cake and whipped cream, chocolate covered, I could go on and on. They are one of my favorite fruits. Strawberries are full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. They are a pretty easy care plant and will provide... Posted Nov 05 2008, 04:18 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Perennial, fruit trees, fruit, full sun perennials, strawberry, star

• Green Gage-Bavays Plum is Good for Small Spaces!

  The Green Gage-Bavays Plum tree is not known for it's beauty but once you taste it you'll be hooked! It's a European Plum with a rich, sweet flavor. Their color is lime-green and they are smooth textured. Their flavor and juiciness is just... Posted Nov 04 2008, 08:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fruit trees, hardy, small space, plums, green gage, semi-dwarf, sweet flavor, european

• Dolgo Crabapple - An Excellent Pollinator for Apple Trees

  If you are interested in growing your own apple trees , one of the main things you will need to look into is whether your tree requires a pollinator. Most apple trees do. What you may not be aware of is that you can use a Crabapple tree as a pollinator... Posted Oct 23 2008, 06:30 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: white, birds, flowers, fruit trees, ornamental, hardy, full sun, apple, Dolgo, pollinator, crabapple

• Polly White Peach Tree

  The Polly White or Polly peach will give you reliable crops of tasty, sweet, medium-sized, white-fleshed fruit. It is hardy to 20 degrees below zero. It is self-fruitful so a pollinator is not needed. It blooms beginning in late April. It's mature... Posted Mar 09 2008, 09:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, sweet, fruit trees, polly, peach, white peach, cold hardy

• 2 in 1 Sprite Delight Part Cherry-Part Plum

  If you like cherries and plums, you'll want to try this combination of cherry and plum fruit that has been grafted into one tree. You can grow your own in your backyard and enjoy them at any time. They do not require a pollinator and they are 16-18... Posted Mar 02 2008, 07:52 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, blooming, fruit trees, cherries, desserts, 2 in 1, sprite, full sun, small space, plums, delight, jam

• Dessert Quality Warren Pears

  SWEET AND JUICY is probably one of the most important factors to me. It is considered a dessert quality pear. Both the flesh and peel have a smooth, buttery texture. They are small to medium in size and have a wonderful red blush to the fruit. I know... Posted Feb 19 2008, 04:18 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, sweet, fruit trees, juicy, dessert, fire blight, pear, warren, smooth flesh, vitamins, self-pollinating