As a quintessential Christmas treat, sweet cherry varieties have a concentrated harvest season between December and January, making them special seasonal fruit trees for New Zealand home orchards. But with numerous varieties available, how do you choose the right cherry tree for your garden?

Frost represents the single greatest weather threat to fruit production, capable of destroying entire crops in hours. Understanding frost formation, accurate prediction, and implementing effective protection strategies determines the difference between profitable harvests and devastating losses.

Explanations of key weather data that can affect how our fruit trees grow and produce.

Selecting the perfect fruit tree variety for your garden can feel overwhelming with hundreds of options available. Whether you're a...