17 How-Tos From Fresh From the Orchard

1. 11. How To Raise Healthy Cherries

   

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   Learn about dwarf and semidwarf cherry trees, find out about the mysterious-sounding "chilling requirements" for cherries and learn how...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 12. How to Grow Plums

   

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   Fruit trees make a great addition to any landscape. And with a wide range of plum varieties, there is likely a tree for every climate.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 13. How to Grow Apples

   

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   Plant your very own apple trees and you’ll have all the delicious fruit you can eat, bake or give away.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 14. How to Grow Grapes

   

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   Whether made into wine, cooked into jams, or eaten fresh from the vine, grapes are an absolute crowd-pleaser.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 15. How to Grow Muscadine Grapes

   

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   Muscadine grapes are delicious eaten straight off the vine or when made into jams, preserves or wine. They are easy to grow and thrive ...

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 16. How to Grow Fig Trees

   

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   Figs are a delicious and healthful fruit, and the trees are easy to grow. Just make sure to select a variety that’s right for you...

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 17. How to Grow Asian Pears

   

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   Asian pears may sound exotic, but they are relatively easy to grow.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy