The best way to purchase pears is bare rooted in winter.
What to plant

Grow pears this winter

Pears taste delicious and their trees are very adaptable, thriving in a wide climatic range. Here's how to grow your own.

Daffodil flower
What to plant

Feeding fruit trees & bulbs

From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.

Removing suckers
Pruning

Tidying your trees

Grab your secateurs. Now's the time to tidy up your trees, says Penny Woodward.

Espaliered apple
Organic solutions

Simple espalier technique

Justin Russell shows you a simple espalier technique, perfect for small-space growing, plus his top 10 trees for training.

Espalier like a pro
Pruning

Espalier like a pro

Espalier like a pro with Justin Russell's tips and top fruit tree training picks.