The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Fruit
The seventh book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about growing and enjoying fruit on the prairies.
From strawberries, blueberries, and saskatoons to pears, plums, cherries, currants, haskaps, and more, growing your own fruit can provide delicious harvests, help reduce grocery costs, and add beautiful ornamental features to your garden.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Choosing the right fruit plants for your space and growing conditions
• Understanding sun and shade requirements
• Pollination, propagation, and grafting
• Using mulches, trellises, hilling, and espaliers to support healthy growth
• Troubleshooting common pests and problems, including spots, scales, worms, and flies
• Protecting fruit plants from weather damage and preparing them for winter
• Harvesting and storing your homegrown fruit
You’ll also learn what actually counts as a fruit, along with prairie-friendly recommendations for species and varieties suited to different spaces and growing conditions.
From small urban yards and balconies to larger rural gardens, this guide will help you choose the right fruit plants, care for them with confidence, and enjoy the rewards of growing your own.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.
The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Fruit
The seventh book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about growing and enjoying fruit on the prairies.
From strawberries, blueberries, and saskatoons to pears, plums, cherries, currants, haskaps, and more, growing your own fruit can provide delicious harvests, help reduce grocery costs, and add beautiful ornamental features to your garden.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Choosing the right fruit plants for your space and growing conditions
• Understanding sun and shade requirements
• Pollination, propagation, and grafting
• Using mulches, trellises, hilling, and espaliers to support healthy growth
• Troubleshooting common pests and problems, including spots, scales, worms, and flies
• Protecting fruit plants from weather damage and preparing them for winter
• Harvesting and storing your homegrown fruit
You’ll also learn what actually counts as a fruit, along with prairie-friendly recommendations for species and varieties suited to different spaces and growing conditions.
From small urban yards and balconies to larger rural gardens, this guide will help you choose the right fruit plants, care for them with confidence, and enjoy the rewards of growing your own.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.