Today's post is written by Gabe. (The one with the green thumb.) For me one of the most bittersweet things about leaving this amazing place is leaving behind all of my beloved fruit trees and bushes. I have put many joyful hours in my yard nurturing my wooded children, it’s difficult to say goodbye. I
Are you planting any fruit trees this spring? Label them! I made it a habit to label my fruit trees when planting, and I'm so glad I did. It's great to not have to guess how old a tree is or what type it is. Labeling trees couldn't be easier. Remember if you use this type of label, keep an eye on it. In time it could girdle the branch; loosen the fastener and move to a smaller branch as the tree grows. Happy planting (and labeling)!
Blueberries are wonderfully nutritious and easy to grow but the bushes do require regular pruning if you are to get the best crop of fruit each year.
Fruit trees are a wonderful addition to any garden or backyard. Not only do they offer delicious, fresh produce, but they also bring natural beauty, shade,
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How small can you go? An image from the Dave Wilson website demonstrating one way to keep a fruit tree a manageable size. Damn. I wish I had heard this lecture twelve years ago when we bought our house.
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It may sound counterintuitive, but if you can’t bring yourself to lop off the top two-thirds of your new fruit tree, you may need adjust your expectations for fruit-growing success.
Pomegranate, Punica granatum Who else feels like wearing a white toga and donning a laurel leaf crown while munching on a pomegranate? (Just me? Oh, well.)
The gardeners who have a small growing area think that they can't grow fruit trees. Now modern advancement in the field of gardening has solved…
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You won't easily mistake a shagbark hickory tree for any other tree. Its bark resembles birch bark in color but hangs in long, loose strips. Caring for these tough trees is not difficult. Click this article for more shagbark hickory tree info.
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