Orchard & Fruit

Harvesting Boskoop apples: when is the harvest time in 2023?

Harvesting Boskoop apples: when is the harvest time in 2023?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The Boskoop (Boscope) is now a classic in the garden. We show everything that should be considered for harvest & storage. We wish you a rich harvest

Cutting a peach tree: instructions - Keeping in a pot & diseases

Cutting a peach tree: instructions - Keeping in a pot & diseases

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Peaches are very popular. Many hobby gardeners certainly dream of having a peach tree in their garden. We show you how to cut the peach tree and keep it in the bucket

Orange tree: care - 17 tips for an orange tree

Orange tree: care - 17 tips for an orange tree

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You know orange trees from your vacation in Italy or Spain. The trees are particularly beautiful when they are in bloom. Here we provide extensive care instructions for he althy orange trees

Fighting lice on currants - 8 home remedies for aphids

Fighting lice on currants - 8 home remedies for aphids

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Lice are one of the most common problems that currants have to deal with. We show which home remedies can be used successfully against lice on currants

Planting fruit trees: 42 suitable green/flowering plants

Planting fruit trees: 42 suitable green/flowering plants

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Summer green trees with attractive flowers or fruits are often combined with spring bloomers, which display their blossoms before the trees sprout again after the cold season. We show which plants fit best under which trees. You will be surprised

Cutting blueberries - detailed instructions

Cutting blueberries - detailed instructions

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Find out everything about cutting blueberries - detailed instructions about pruning: when, how and with what?

Table grapes - varieties, plants, care & Cutting

Table grapes - varieties, plants, care & Cutting

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Unlike grape vines, table grapes cannot be made into wine. Their advantages lie elsewhere. We give tips on care

Gooseberries - planting and cutting

Gooseberries - planting and cutting

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Gooseberries are in demand in the garden again. We show you how to properly plant and cut the delicious berries

Garden blueberries – varieties, care and cutting

Garden blueberries – varieties, care and cutting

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If the soil requirements are met, you can cultivate one of the many varieties of garden blueberries. Read how to do this here

Proper care for cultivated blueberries - cutting and propagating

Proper care for cultivated blueberries - cutting and propagating

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Cultivated blueberries originally come from North America. We'll show you how you can grow the delicious berries in this country too

Instructions for fruit tree grafting

Instructions for fruit tree grafting

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When propagating fruit trees, we also speak of grafting. We show you how to properly process fruit trees

Simple recipe for quince jelly

Simple recipe for quince jelly

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Quinces are he althy. With our recipe you can easily make delicious quince jelly from the fruits of the fruit tree

Pomelo - nutritional values, calories, vitamins

Pomelo - nutritional values, calories, vitamins

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Pomelo is particularly popular in the warm season. Here you will find information about nutritional values, calories and vitamins

Blood currant - caring for the ornamental currant, Ribes sanguineum

Blood currant - caring for the ornamental currant, Ribes sanguineum

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The bloodcurrant is one of the harbingers of spring and is suitable as a solitary, hedge or bedding plant. This is how you care for the ornamental currant

Maggots and worms in sweet cherries - means to combat them

Maggots and worms in sweet cherries - means to combat them

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Unfortunately, maggots and worms in sweet cherries are not uncommon. We give tips on how to combat cherry fruit flies

Pokeweed plants against slugs - caring for the berry

Pokeweed plants against slugs - caring for the berry

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The pokeweed is an exotic berry bush that is now more common here. The highlight: it helps against snails

Crabapple tree, crabapple - care and cutting

Crabapple tree, crabapple - care and cutting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The variety of varieties and the beautiful flowers make the crabapple a popular fruit tree. Find out everything you need to know about cutting & care

Jam jar label ideas

Jam jar label ideas

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Anyone who grows fruit in their own garden should also think about how it is processed. Find ideas for jam jar labels here

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca - care instructions

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca - care instructions

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Their name is a deception: wild strawberries can also be cultivated in the garden. You can find out how this can be done easily here

Jostaberry, Josta - planting, care and cutting

Jostaberry, Josta - planting, care and cutting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The jostaberry or yokeberry is a cross between currant and gooseberry. These are our care tips for the berry bush

Andean berry, Physalis peruviana - care tips

Andean berry, Physalis peruviana - care tips

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The Andean berry grows expansively. Do you have enough space in your garden for sun worshipers? Then read our care tips

Make your own apple jam

Make your own apple jam

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Apples are the most popular fruit in this country and can be processed in a variety of ways. This is how you make delicious apple jam yourself

Make your own orange jam

Make your own orange jam

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Jam can be made from many fruits. Here we will show you how you can easily make orange jam yourself

Make your own elderflower jam

Make your own elderflower jam

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You can use not only the dark berries, but also the bright flowers of the elderberry. This is how you make elderflower jam yourself

Make your own elderberry jam

Make your own elderberry jam

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You can use elderberries in many ways. We'll show you how you can make delicious elderberry jam yourself

Make your own quince jam

Make your own quince jam

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Autumn is quince season. We'll show you how you can easily make quince jam yourself from the delicious fruits

Berry bushes - instructions for planting, fertilizing and cutting

Berry bushes - instructions for planting, fertilizing and cutting

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Everyone probably has a berry bush in their garden. Usually there are even more. Berry bushes need this care

Pests and diseases on fruit trees

Pests and diseases on fruit trees

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Fruit trees not only provide delicious fruit, but are unfortunately also popular with pests and pathogens. Our combat tips

Serviceberry - planting, care and cutting

Serviceberry - planting, care and cutting

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What distinguishes the common serviceberry is its abundance of flowers and the special fruits. Find out more about caring for pome fruit

Pear tree – planting, cutting, diseases

Pear tree – planting, cutting, diseases

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Pears are one of the most popular types of fruit. A pear tree should therefore not be missing in the orchard. Here's how to plant and prune it

Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven

Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven

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Fruit & Dry your own fruits in the oven - To preserve fruits and fruits from the garden, you can dry them. What you should know about this procedure can be read here:

Cutting an old cherry tree - instructions for rejuvenation

Cutting an old cherry tree - instructions for rejuvenation

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

It is never too late for targeted pruning, not even with old cherry trees. We show you how to rejuvenate the cherry

Cutting old apple trees - instructions for rejuvenation

Cutting old apple trees - instructions for rejuvenation

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

An apple tree in the garden is a reliable source of fruit for years to come. How to care for, prune and rejuvenate older apple trees

Cherry tree pruning - time to prune

Cherry tree pruning - time to prune

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

With the right pruning, the cherry tree in the home garden will stay fit even after years. We give the right tips for cutting

Instructions & Tips for pruning fruit trees

Instructions & Tips for pruning fruit trees

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

No matter the apple, plum or cherry tree, fruit trees in the garden need regular pruning. This is what matters when pruning fruit trees

Fruit tree care throughout the year

Fruit tree care throughout the year

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

For a rich harvest, fruit trees need the right care. Here you will find the most important information about fruit tree care throughout the year

Dwarf fruit tree - care and cutting

Dwarf fruit tree - care and cutting

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Even small fruit trees can produce delicious fruit. This is how you plant, care for and prune your dwarf fruit tree correctly

Cutting columnar fruit - care pruning

Cutting columnar fruit - care pruning

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Columnar fruit refers to fruit trees with slender growth. You can find out how to prune and care for these trees here

Life on Mallorca: Highlight almond blossom

Life on Mallorca: Highlight almond blossom

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Blooming almond trees are the epitome of a Mediterranean idyll. This is how you can enjoy life on Mallorca during the almond blossom

Espalier fruit - apple and pear varieties and plant them properly

Espalier fruit - apple and pear varieties and plant them properly

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Buy espalier fruit - Espalier fruit are fruit trees that are trained into shape. They are characterized by the fact that they are very compact and small and can therefore be used on house walls and carports