How to grow fruit at home. From delicious strawberries and backyard lemon trees to unusual fruit you can easily grow in your garden.
While you may not always find the kiwano melon in your local grocery store, perceptive fans of recent blockbuster movies may recognize this strange-looking fruit. It makes cameos in Avengers: Endgame, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It is also featured prominently in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Kiwano melon’s unique external appearance has led … Read more
Persimmon fruit has the appearance of a tomato, the texture of apricot or plum, and flavors of honey and cinnamon. This Asian fruit is versatile and has a range of health benefits. So, what is a persimmon and what do you do with it? Let’s find out how to eat persimmon fruit with recipe ideas … Read more
This lemon and lime cordial recipe is easy to make and tastes amazing! The tangy and sweet flavor combination creates a refreshing drink loved by children and adults. And nothing beats homemade, especially an old-fashioned lemon cordial! I’m fortunate to grow both a lemon and lime tree and if you’re interested in growing them too, … Read more
The kumquat tree is a small evergreen shrub that produces small sweet and tart citrus fruits. Kumquats, also known as cumquat, have thin skin which is sweet while the flesh of the fruit is sour. Eating a kumquat fruit whole, skin and all, the flavor is an exciting explosion on your taste buds! Learn how … Read more
This Raspberry and Lime No-Churn Ice Cream recipe might just be the quickest ice cream you ever make! With only 4 ingredients, it’s simple and really easy. But most importantly, it tastes fruity, creamy and so delicious! If you’ve ever tried sweetened condensed milk on its own you’ll know just how sweet it is. And … Read more
This easy gluten free Key Lime Pie recipe with almond crust is zesty, full of flavor, and easy to make. Key Lime Pie is a favorite dessert for many. This recipe is gluten free and made with an almond crust which means even more of us can enjoy this delicious pie! Key limes are the … Read more
Find out everything you need to know on how to grow watermelons from planting, caring, and harvesting watermelon from your home garden. Watermelon is the perfect summer snack and summer gardening project! Starting right as your temperatures start to increase in the spring, you can have fresh watermelons for all your picnicking needs in less … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to grow raspberries from seed? In this article, I’ll take you through the process so you can grow your own fresh raspberries at home. Growing raspberries from seed does require patience. From germination to the first fruit is about 18 months. But it’s worth it for those delicious red berries. … Read more
If you’re tired of growing the same old garden variety tomatoes year after year, the tamarillo is something unique to introduce to your home garden. Known as the tree tomato, the fruit of these trees is small and oval-shaped. They look very much like a mini roma tomato or plum tomatoes. Read on to find … Read more
Key limes are an incredibly versatile fruit and having a key lime tree in your backyard opens you up to a ton of yummy benefits. From cocktails to tacos, key limes are the perfect addition for that bite of tart. Our favorite recipe, though, is a delicious key lime pie. If you’re interested in the … Read more