Growing avocados at home is not only a rewarding hobby but also a sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce. Whether you have a ...

Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these delicious harvests, of course, is ...

Fruit trees are generally propagated using one of the following methods: cuttings, grafting, or air layering. Deciding when to propagate a fruit tree will depend on what process you're using and ...

Some varieties and young trees are more susceptible to this problem than older bearing trees. There is nothing you can do for the current crop. Next year splitting can be lessened by a balanced ...

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit from your fruit trees can be disturbing it is usually a natural process.

Homesteadin' Hawai'i is dedicated to sharing knowledge gained from living over 20 years off-grid in Hawaii on a homestead I started myself with very little money. I cover off-grid living ...