Varieties

Persimmon growing in the Willamette Valley -- easy peasy

Survey says: persimmons are an easy to grow fruit, with largely no pest and disease issues in our region. Slow growing, but worth the wait.

Mar 21, 2024 •

Pluots and plum crosses in the Willamette Valley: more info needed

Some successes, but more frustrations are experienced by gardeners in our region with this stone fruit.

Mar 18, 2024 •

Asian pears: the fruit my family always wants more of

Asian pears have been consistently easy to grow for me and other gardeners across our region.

Mar 11, 2024 •

Fruiting Plants I Regret Spending Money On

I would have had an even more productive garden if I had done a little more homework early on.

Mar 6, 2024 •

Pawpaw Variety Selection for the Willamette Valley

I took a small, informal poll to find out what varieties have done well for other gardeners in the Willamette Valley. Here's what I found.

Mar 4, 2024 •

If I could only have one fruit tree? It would definitely be a Mulberry.

What varieties are best for the Willamette Valley?

Feb 29, 2024 •

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