Growing a plum tree can be a rewarding experience for any gardener. Plums trees, Prunus domestica are members of the rose – or Rosaceae – family, and so unsurprisingly they put on a brilliant ...

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Learning about all the fruit names will help your child improve his/her knowledge and vocabulary. Here is a list of the fruit ...

Two executives from a leading American fruit growing and shipping company have just completed a visit to their new South African operation.

Imagine plucking fresh, juicy fruit from your own patio or balcony. Discover how container gardening can transform small ...

Although this cake does not contain plum, the fruit, as the name may suggest but plum actually refers to prunes or raisins. Plum cakes originally refers to the early type and style of fruit cake in ...

Natal plum is rich in phytonutrients, including anthocyanins (anti-inflammatory), carotenoids (vitamin A precursors), flavonoids (heart health), tannins (antimicrobial) and vitamin C (immune support).

The British plum season starts in late July with the Opal ... They make excellent jam, jelly and fruit cheese, but can also be bottled. Strong spices such as star anise, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon ...

Extensive pruning is best done over a period of two to three years to lessen shock to the tree, with no more than one-third ...

By all means, use other-coloured plums – or indeed any other fruit you feel like – but be prepared to modify lemon and sugar content accordingly. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5 and slip ...