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Storing Apples and Pears for Winter: A Checklist
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Storing Apples and Pears for Winter: A Checklist

How to sort, wrap and store apples and pears so the crop lasts through winter, with practical guidance on picking, boxes, temperature, humidity...

  • September 23, 2026
Harvesting Apples: How to Tell When They Are Ripe
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Harvesting Apples: How to Tell When They Are Ripe

Colour, taste, seed and drop tests that tell you when apples are truly ripe, plus tips on picking and storing your crop.

  • September 20, 2026

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Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer
Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer
  • October 09, 2026
Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost, Birds and Pests: A Seasonal Checklist
Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost, Birds and Pests: A Seasonal Checklist
  • October 02, 2026
Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?
Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?
  • September 30, 2026
Planting a Pear Tree: Site, Soil and Spacing Explained
Planting a Pear Tree: Site, Soil and Spacing Explained
  • September 27, 2026
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