17 How-Tos From Fresh From the Orchard

1. 1. How to Grow Blueberries

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   Blueberry plants can produce fruits for decades. Plant them right and they will reward you with delicious berries for years and years.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. How to Plant Summer Squash

   

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   Summer squash are easy to grow and they provide a whole summer's worth of delicious specimens.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Grow Peaches

   

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   Peach trees can thrive in any number of climatic regions, making them suitable for most landscapes.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Grow Cherries

   

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   Sweet cherries are great for eating fresh, while tart ones are best for baking. Both can successfully be grown in many parts of the cou...

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. 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

6. 6. 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

7. 7. How to Grow Raspberries

   

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   Ripe raspberries are a delicious treat. Given a sunny patch in the yard, these popular plants will grow just about anywhere.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Grow Blackberries

   

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   New and improved varieties of blackberry plants make growing this plump and delicious summer fruit easier than ever.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How To Plant Blackberries

   

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   Blackberry plants are versatile in the landscape since they can be grown on a trellis or grown as stand-alone plants.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How To Plant Strawberries

    

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    Use these steps to grow the biggest strawberries on the block.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy