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Fruit Varieties I grow as of 2010

Fruit Varieties I grow as of 2010

Scroll down for the List. I am sometimes asked by friends “What variety of fruit tree should I plant?”  And although many citrus varieties, loquats, figs, avocados, persimmons, and pomegranates are easy to grow locally, recommending other popular fruits is a little trickier.  We live in Sunset zone 22 or USDA zone 10a.  Even though many varieties are sold at the big home improvement stores or similar retailers, many are not well suited to our climate, especially if you don’t…

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Surplus of Garden Produce

Surplus of Garden Produce

  Like most gardeners, at different times of the year, I often have more than our family can use, with a large surplus of tomatoes, stone fruits, oranges, grapes, and more.  Instead of always giving it to friends and neighbors, the chickens, or having it go to waste, I donate it. SoCal Harvest is a local volunteer organization in Long Beach, established to allow home gardeners to share extra produce with needy local families. Gardeners can plant an extra row…

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Plant Sales, Classes, and Garden Tours…oh my!

Plant Sales, Classes, and Garden Tours…oh my!

Local Spring Plant Sales, Classes, and Garden Tours 2010 – Scroll down for listings When it comes to Spring plant sales and tours, I am like a anxious child anticipating Christmas morning.  I have had many of these dates blocked on my calendar since the fall.  I don’t always buy stuff, but I enjoy looking, learning new techniques, and seeing what’s out there.  Here is a short list of the sales and tours around me that I recommend or am…

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