Sara Bowles, Author at Farm & Animals

How To Care For A Walnut Tree?

Many different cultivars of walnut trees are grown in the United States. The two main types are English (also known as Persian) and black walnuts, both of which produce edible fruits and provide shade. The trees do grow very tall, often more than 50 feet, making them difficult to harvest for a backyard grower. Pruning … Read more

How To Revive A Dying Jujube Tree?

There are various reasons why your Jujube tree might be dying, heat being just one of them. Other possible causes include under-watering, over-watering, disease, lack of nutrients, or stress which can be caused by rapid temperature changes or transplant shock. Here we will be looking into how to revive a dying jujube tree from heat … Read more

Why Is My Jujube Tree Not Fruiting?

Jujube trees love the heat, and that’s great if you live somewhere with long hot summers, but not so good if you’re further north. Although Jujubes will grow just fine in quite cool locations, it does mean that they’re far less likely to fruit. To overcome this, you could try growing a Jujube in a … Read more

How To Prune A Jujube Tree {A Detailed Guide}

Jujube trees are described as being precocious growers, meaning they can put on a lot of new growth in a single year. Most Jujube trees are also heavy croppers, so it can be disheartening if half the fruit is out of reach. For this reason, it’s best to keep your Jujube tree well pruned each … Read more

How To Plant A Jujube Tree {Step By Step}

Jujube trees are still not well known, which is somewhat surprising considering they are so fantastic, being heavy fruiting and excelling in hot climates. This makes them a perfect match for much of the southern United States. They are hardy, deciduous trees that reach a height of between 30 to 40 feet, depending on the … Read more

How To Grow A Jujube Tree {A Guide}

Jujube Trees are easy to grow and thrive in hot, dry climates. They are drought tolerant and like full sun and slightly sandy soil. They don’t suffer from many diseases and are very hardy, with the Chinese varieties also being cold tolerant. In this article, we’re going to look at how to grow a Jujube … Read more

How To Take Care Of A Jujube Tree?

Jujube trees are easy to grow fruit trees originating in China. They are hardy and need only a minimal amount of care once established. The fruits are delicious fresh off the tree or dried when they become similar to dates, which is why they are often called Chinese Dates. Read on to discover how to … Read more

How To Use Medlar Fruit {Explained!}

If you’ve never heard of a medlar, you certainly aren’t alone! The medlar is not new but a rather ancient fruit cultivated since before Roman times and enjoyed throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period in Europe. This unusual fruit is enjoying a comeback, as it provides delicious wintertime sweetness and can be used … Read more

Medlar Fruit Jam Recipe {Video Inside}

Medlar is an ancient fruit related to quinces, apples, and pears. They grow in a wide range of climates and soil types and produce fruit in late autumn. Due to the fruit’s high pectin content, they are ideal for turning into a delicious jam or jelly. In our step-by-step medlar fruit jam recipe, you’ll discover … Read more

How To Prune A Medlar Tree {Explained!}

One of the best things about medlar trees is how easy they are to look after. Only in their first few years do they require any real pruning, after that it’s just a case of very minimal attention to ensure they stay healthy. Here we will take a look at how to correctly prune and … Read more

How To Plant A Medlar Tree?

Medlars are ancient fruit-bearing trees that have been enjoyed throughout Europe for centuries. They grow best in deep, fertile soil that is well drained and slightly acidic. They are attractive trees, so even if you don’t grow them for their unusual fruit you can grow them to be purely ornamental. Let’s find out more about … Read more