In our Magetan garden, many trees grow from seeds — mangoes, durians, avocados, sapotes. This contradicts traditional nursery advice to plant grafted saplings. But after several years, we’re convinced: for our gardening philosophy, seeds are the better choice. Lazy…
Want to harvest your own fruit in less than a year? Papaya is your answer! In Indonesia, California, Hawaii, and Bangkok varieties are popular for being easy to grow and quick to fruit. Amazingly: one tree can produce 50-100…
Growing durian is a long-term investment. From seedling to first harvest takes 4-7 years depending on variety and care. For us just starting our durian orchard, waiting that long without results felt like an eternity. But there’s a smart…
Imagine a fruit the size of a football, covered in sharp spikes, emitting an aroma that some compare to heavenly bliss while others find completely unbearable. This is durian (Durio zibethinus), the king of tropical fruits, before which it’s…
Have you ever seen how Spartan trees grow? In our garden, a simple principle applies: “Mati? Ganti!” — “Died? Replace it!” A Plot That Dictates the Rules Our garden is not a flat, fertile valley from landscape design magazines….
It started quite ordinarily—just a regular trip to the local fruit store. Among mangosteens and bananas, I noticed something unusual: tiny imported apples the size of a walnut. An intriguing name—Apple Strawberry. The kids, of course, fell in love…
