Today I read a post about an idea which has “planted a seed” in my mind I read a post about a fellow grafter who was donating his talents to a local non-profit to offer free grafted fruit trees to others in need of food support. I thought it was a wonderful idea! We often […]
The harvest this year was the best ever. I was able to share fruit and have plenty to spare for myself and our family Still no European pears which is curious since all three trees were loaded with blooms in the spring. I suspect it was late summer freezes. Plenty of asian pears, especially Chojuro. […]
Lots of apples this year. I think the most exciting part is that the varieties are finally starting to come in. My first Hubbardston Non-such, Winter Banana, Ginger gold, King David. Small amounts of Ambrosia, fair numbers of Bevans Favorite, Liberty, Pink Pearl. Trees full of Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Summer Banana, Arkansas Black, […]
I’m going to replicate a post I made recently to growingfruit.org, as it expresses my sentiments so completely on this idea about sharing the bounty. This topic is inspired by my daughter Jennifer who is a counselor. She has all manners of great posters in her office to educate and inspire her children in […]
Its mid September and fruit is starting to ripen. Red Delicious are getting larger and quite red, although many apples seem to have a bit of pest damage or small darkened spots. It is actually difficult to find one that looks good. In the next tree on the same row, the Old Fashioned Limbertwig are […]
