Tag Archives: fruit trees

What month is this anyway? April or December?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Sandy

The weather has been tumultuous and all I can think about is bees.  I really need the little guys to come out and pollinate my trees.  A few days ago we woke up to a mixture of snow and hail.  … Continue reading →

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Follow the sun: Organic fruit tree care

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Sandy

When a gardener gets a beautiful sunny day in February, it cannot be wasted. By noon on Saturday, our temperatures were hitting the sixties, the sun was out in full force, and wind was minimal. It was the absolutely perfect … Continue reading →

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Video Tour: The garden in late winter

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Sandy
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Digging in: Fruit trees & asparagus

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Sandy

A big box from Raintree Nursery arrived yesterday. Perfect timing! It arrived just in time for planting on a lovely, sunny day, plus my in-laws were in town and available to help kid wrangle and dig holes.  The order included … Continue reading →

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Who could resist a pear like a “fine, rich buttery chardonnay”?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Sandy

The seed  and plant catalogues have been arriving in droves.  I’m the target market, they know it, and the marketing efforts have been successful.  About a week ago I placed an order for all the seeds I should need this … Continue reading →

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