Autumn Orchard Maintenance
So, autumn is here and the orchard is quickly going dormant, losing leaves and quieting down. What is there to do this time of year? Well, this season focuses on cleaning up and protecting. First, make sure all fallen, rotted or dropped fruit is cleaned up. Organic...Summer Time Orchard Maintenance Primer
So, it’s flaming hot in July and your orchard seems to be humming along just fine. It’s too hot to do anything, and nothing needs done out there anyway, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple if you want optimum results. What needs...Autumn Planting Success!
Most authorities on trees agree that autumn is the best time to plant trees, with early spring being also an excellent time. However, autumn affords a few advantages. The dormant trees experience no stress with planting, and many, such as apple and pears,...Oh Deer! Deer Protection 101
I always have to educate a few people each season on the unfortunate reality that in most parts of the USA, deer will absolutely devastate fruit tree plantings unless: 1) You live in a totally urban location with zero deer population. 2) Your region is a desert or...The Myth of the “Instant Orchard”
From time to time I get questions regarding people looking for “instant orchard” trees. What’s the real deal with “instant orchard” fruit trees? First, ask yourself, does anything worth investing in ever come instantly? Here’s how...