That grass has just got to be cut around the orchard
Its that time of the year to keep the grass down, before it really gets to difficult. I used to
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Self Grafted Hawthorn branches
In just checking what branches needed cutting back for this year. I came across this Hawthorn tree that had 2
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The bugs are here today
The bugs / insects are here today 9th May 2012. Not sure what they are, but there’s hundreds of them.
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I thought I would try and beat this summers drought
I thought I would try and beat this summers drought, by saving my own rain water from off my stables
Continue readingHow to Cross Pollinate and Create your own Fruit Tree Variety
I started having a go at producing my own varieties of apple trees by cross pollinating. So I thought I
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Small scale cider making in the kitchen
What am I going to do with those fallers then. I know make some cider. But how do I go
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Get them pheromone traps ready, they do work.
Get them pheromone traps ready, they do work. The major cause of maggot damage to apples and pears is the
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The Blackthorn or Sloe blossom is well in flower now.
The Blackthorn or Sloe blossom is well in flower now, in fact some of it is beginning to drop. Unless
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Is this too early for my Almonds to flower
This variety is called ‘Durkenhiemer’ and is in flower today 4th March 2012. They do look so fresh and healthy,
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Whats this all about then ??
Start your guessing from the pictures. Have you sussed it out now. Engine grease mixed with fiery hot chili’s and
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