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Your Backyard Fruit Bowl – Macadamias

Touted to be one of the tastiest edible nuts, with an impressive 60-80% oil content, the long-lived evergreen trees also make fantastic ornamental specimens.

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Your Backyard Fruit Bowl — Melons

Discover the joy of growing your own melons! From sweet watermelons to fragrant rockmelons and honeydew, learn the best tips for cultivation, site selection, care, and harvesting to enjoy a bountiful summer crop. Includes top melon varieties and delicious ways to enjoy your harvest.

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Your Backyard Fruit Bowl – Blueberries

Discover the versatility of blueberries in your backyard garden. Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest them, plus creative ways to enjoy your crop—from fresh snacks to baked treats, jams, sauces, and more. Explore why blueberries are a must-have for your home garden.

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Your Backyard Fruit Bowl – Raspberries

Discover the joys of growing your own raspberries! From selecting the right varieties to planting, pruning, and harvesting, this guide covers everything you need to cultivate a thriving raspberry patch and enjoy sweet, homegrown berries all summer long.

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