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Petiole still attached to Bud

How do you know if you have been successful at Budding

Posted on August 11, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Many people ask, how do I know if I have been successful at budding. Well assuming that you left the

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Chip budded Pear onto Quince

Run out of Rootstock – What do I do

Posted on August 9, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Got some bud sticks of quite rare pears. I have run out of quince or pyrodwarf rootstocks, just what do

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Horestail (Dead) Removal Specialists

Horsetail Removal Specialists

Posted on July 25, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

As much of our work involves weeds, especially the hard to deal with species. This might illustrate just how effective

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Weevil Information

Posted on July 21, 2013 by qwertyqweryt61

I just thought I would log this web site that I came across. Very good photo and latin identification. http://aramel.free.fr/INSECTES11-50.shtml

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Netted cherry tree

Get them cherries all covered up

Posted on June 30, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Now is the start of the cherry ripening season. So unless you can control the birds, you will need to

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Cherry Aphid

Cherry Aphids or Blackfly (Myzus cerasi)

Posted on June 5, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Got to get out tonight spraying me cherry trees. It only seems certain varieties are susceptible. Even thou it is

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Callus graph

Callusing temperatures of Fruit and Nut trees

Posted on May 21, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Many people ask me what are optimum callusing temperatures to ensure a good percentage of viable grafts. Nectarines/Peaches – 18-26

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Maypole crab apple flower - Ballerina

Lovely looking Apple Blossom

Posted on May 21, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Really lovely looking Apple Blossom, however looks can be deceptive. As this tree is a crab apple producing smallish acid

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Field covered in Lady's Smock flowers

Field covered in Lady’s Smock flowers

Posted on May 17, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

The whole field is covered in Lady’s Smock flower, a beautiful but delicate pink. A vivid contrast to the brash

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2013 Grafted Tree Plantings

2013 Grafted Tree Plantings

Posted on May 17, 2013September 8, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Just a quick photo of some of this years 2013 grafted tree plantings. If the weather conditions etc are right

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