The Easy Fruit Garden

Expert gardener Clare Matthews demystifies fruit growing with this approachable, richly illustrated guide. Covering everything from planning and design to soft fruit, tree fruit, nuts, and unusual fruits, she shares low-maintenance strategies, sensible shortcuts, and the bare essentials for a bountiful harvest. Whether you have a large garden, a small balcony, or just a few pots, this practical handbook helps novices and experienced gardeners alike grow the fruit they love with minimal fuss and maximum reward.

• 'No-nonsense' approachable guide that promises fruit growing is easier than growing ordinary shrubs
• Comprehensive plant directory covering everything from strawberries to walnuts, with yields, cultivars, and problem-solving
• Works for any space—full garden, balcony, or a few pots—so anyone can start
• Low-maintenance philosophy: shortcuts, no-dig beds, and a no-prune fruit list for busy people

“Children find growing fruit even more alluring than growing vegetables, often grazing their way through basketfuls of vitamin-packed raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries as they walk by the plants.”

Perfect for a hobby gardener—novice or experienced—who wants a bountiful, low-effort fruit garden and needs a clear, practical reference for choosing and growing fruit.