1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Trees and Shrubs

Fruits & Nuts

Many gardeners are especially interested in growing their own fruits and nuts. Here are the basics you need to know.

Do Any Fruits Have Their Seeds on the Outside?

In the plant reproductive process, seeds form inside the ovary after pollination.There are some fruits where it appears that the seeds are carried on the outside, but this simply isn't true.

Types of Nuts

There are several types of nuts that have culinary uses.

Tropical Fruit

A whimsical photo journey through the wonderful world of tropical fruits. From açaí to tamarind, there's sure to be a fruit for everyone.

Harvesting Nuts Timeline

When you are growing nuts, it is only natural to be curious about when you will be able to harvest them. This timeline gives the harvesting ranges for many common nuts. The times may vary to some degree depending on your location and the nut variety.

Citrus - Types of Citrus - Photos of Citrus

When you think of citrus, you may first think of lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit. However there are many more kinds of citrus fruits. Here is a gallery of 15 common citrus fruits.

Fruit Harvesting Timetable

The best part of growing fruit trees is, of course, harvesting the fruit! Learn when you can generally expect to harvest the different types of fruits with this handy time line. The exact times will vary depending on the variety you choose and your climate.

Fruit Names in Spanish

Here is a list of the Spanish words for most of the common fruits as well as many that are lesser known

Apple Trees | Varieties of Apple Trees

David Beaulieu, the Landscaping Guide, thoroughly describes the different varieties of apple trees available.

Home Orchard Fruit Trees Not Bearing Fruit?

Are your fruit trees not producing this year? Marie Iannotti, the Gardening Guide, describes some reasons why your fruit trees may not be bearing fruit this year.

How to Prune an Overgrown Apple Tree

Marie Iannotti, the Gardening Guide, presents a picture guide to pruning your overgrown apple trees.

How to Preserve Fruits and Vegetables: Canning, Drying, Pickling & Mak

You may have had an especially productive year, or just want to be able to enjoy your fruit in the off-season. Marie Iannotti, the Gardening Guide, described how to preserve your fruits (and vegetables) properly.

Explore Trees and Shrubs

About.com Special Features

Storage Spaces You Didn't Know You Had

Get organized with these 10 overlooked storage spaces. More >

Make Your Own Scented Pine Cones

Bring a little of the winter season in your home with this easy-to-make craft. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Trees and Shrubs
  4. Fruits & Nuts

©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.