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You don't need a full size farm to grow your own fruit!Image:morguefile.com85

Dwarf Fruit Trees in the Home Orchard

When planning your kitchen garden consider adding a couple of dwarf fruit trees. These small trees grow very well in small, urban areas, and will produce alot of full size, fruit. Concerns with the food supply, its effect on the environment, and buying locally, it seems natural to grow your own.

3 comments    how to food gardening
Pear in a Bottle76

Pear in a Bottle

I read a very interesting hub by Cosette entitled What Foods These Morsels Be and I enjoyed seeing the little pears that were grown into the shapes of Buddha. I was telling my husband about them on the way to...

23 comments    hubchallenge wine fruit
Red bell pepper by MissLPS67

Healthy Gardening: Ten Easy To Grow Sources of Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the most important vitamins for overall health. Vitamin C is an antioxidant than can protect against disease and reduce your risk of cancer and many other...

2 comments    health nutrition gardening
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Growing Blueberries - Tips on How to Grow Blueberries

Growing blueberries is something that can be done in most of the US. Here are a few tips on how to grow blueberries.

5 comments    gardening garden blueberries
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5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables

It was once common for people to grow their own fruits and vegetables but as time went by and as the modern supermarkets sprung up all over the United States even in the more rural areas people gave up on...

1 comment    advice food tips
Avocado pit in a glass69

How do I start an avocado tree from the pit?

Avocados are indigenous to central America and Mexico but are now grown world wide in warmer climates and sun rooms. The pale green flesh is rich in tha good fats we need in our diets and in vitamin E. ...

0 comments    recipe fruit avocado
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Fruit Trees

You might not believe it if you grew up in the city, but those of us who have access to tree ripe fruit can tell it from fruit that has been picked only a few hours before. There's nothing like being able to...

0 comments    home nature apple
There is nothing in the world like growing and eating your own strawberries. How about strawberry shortcake or strawberry cobbler made from your own freshly picked strawberries. 62

5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruits And Vegetables

There is nothing in the world like growing and eating your own strawberries. How about strawberry shortcake or strawberry cobbler made from your own freshly picked strawberries. Having your own vegetable...

2 comments    advice how to food
Salad leaves, simple to grow- even on the window-sill in a flower pot.   Cut what you need, it will re-grow 2 or 3 times. Fresh on your plate in under 5 mins.79

Why Grow Your Own Fruit & Vegetables? Reasons.

Why Grow your Own Fruit and Vegetables? Here are a few reasons....

4 comments    save money vegetables fruit
Delicious Blackberries59

How To Grow Blackberries

Why should you grow blackberries? Maybe because they are delicious, healthy, nutritious, and very importantly - easy to grow. So why shouldn't you grow them? Blackberries are definitely one of the most...

0 comments    gardening fruits blackberry
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