Here in Houston, we're lucky to be able to grow vegetables in the garden 12 months out of the year. But for those folks who consider themselves "lazy" gardeners, or just like the idea of plucking off a ripe grapefruit, avocado, peach, or kumquat, fruit trees are the way to go! Even if you just have a cement patio, many fruit trees can be successful when planted in large pots--and can bear a healthy amount of fruit as a tree planted directly in the ground. There is no better way to get an annual harvest from one plant, planted one time, with the most bang for your buck, than a fruit tree.
Urban Harvest will host their annual fruit tree sale on Saturday, Jan. 15th, from 9:00am-1:00pm or until sold out, at the University of Houston Roberts Stadium.
Urban Harvest Fruit Tree Sale
Get there early, it's a popular event! And check out their website for a list of available fruit trees--it helps to know what you want before going. They have an incredibly wide variety.
This is just the beginning, though--multiple fruit tree sales are hosted throughout January and February by different Extension Agencies in Harris and surrounding counties. Check out the Houston Chronicle for more sales, gathered by Kathy Huber, the Garden Editor.
Houston Chronicle Gardening Section
And remember, in these chilly days, if there is a freeze expected, water your garden deeply, surround plants with a thick layer of mulch, and lay freeze cloth over tender plants (newspapers, old sheets, or burlap work well, but never use plastic as this can "burn" the plants.)
Happy gardening and stay warm!
Sharon
Urban Harvest will host their annual fruit tree sale on Saturday, Jan. 15th, from 9:00am-1:00pm or until sold out, at the University of Houston Roberts Stadium.
Urban Harvest Fruit Tree Sale
Get there early, it's a popular event! And check out their website for a list of available fruit trees--it helps to know what you want before going. They have an incredibly wide variety.
This is just the beginning, though--multiple fruit tree sales are hosted throughout January and February by different Extension Agencies in Harris and surrounding counties. Check out the Houston Chronicle for more sales, gathered by Kathy Huber, the Garden Editor.
Houston Chronicle Gardening Section
And remember, in these chilly days, if there is a freeze expected, water your garden deeply, surround plants with a thick layer of mulch, and lay freeze cloth over tender plants (newspapers, old sheets, or burlap work well, but never use plastic as this can "burn" the plants.)
Happy gardening and stay warm!
Sharon
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