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Updated: April 30, 2025

Growing Blueberries in a Home Garden

Blueberry cultivars for the small garden. Planting and soil preparation for blueberries.
ripe blueberries on shrub
Updated: January 27, 2025

Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in a Home Garden

Raspberries and blackberries are a delicious addition to the backyard garden.
raspberries and blackberries
Updated: August 27, 2024

Starting a Home Fruit Garden

How to select and plant fruit in a Maryland home garden
blueberries ripening on a plant in a home garden
Updated: April 12, 2024

Growing Grapes in a Home Garden

Recommended grape cultivars and how to plant grapes for the backyard grower.
ripening grapes on a vine
Updated: April 10, 2024

Growing Strawberries in a Home Garden

Strawberries are an ideal fruit crop for home or community gardeners with limited space. They can even be grown in containers.
a bowl full of homegrown strawberries
Updated: August 27, 2024

Growing Blueberries in Containers

Blueberries can be grown in containers provided they are given the proper care.
blueberry closeup
Updated: May 15, 2024

Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden

Maryland native fruits such as elderberry, pawpaw, serviceberry, and chokeberry can be grown in a residential or community garden. Here we also cover less common non-native fruits: currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, Asian persimmons, and hardy kiwis.
a branch of red currents with ripening berries
Updated: February 20, 2023

Storing Garden Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables have various and specific ways to properly store them to prevent spoilage and ensure the best flavor.
assortment of vegetables in a basket