Top damage to newly planted fruit trees
There is always something, a few weeks ago it was mice chewing at the bottoms of the tree. Now I
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Just how small can you graft scions to rootstocks
This year some of my apricots have not produced much growth, so I am having to do the best with
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Unusual red coloured apple tree wood – Merylinn
Its not very often you come across something you have never seen before. But whilst doing some apple tree grafting
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This is a BIG BEE
Whilst digging out the leafmould from last year compost pile I came across this really BIG BEE. I do not
Continue readingEU pesticide ban delay raises hopes and fears
The EU approval of 31 chemicals, including glyphosate, 2,4-D and Diquat, was to expire this year. But due to “a
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Whats the difference between a Plum and a Damson etc
Peux tu me donner la différence entre plum ,damson ,et gage s’ il te plait ? It gets a bit
Continue readingTips on making a Family Fruit Tree
There are a number of ways, hopefully as described below. The 1st method is if the rootstock is approx twice
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The Mice are hungry round here – Watch Out
I have an apple tree thats been trying to grow for over 3 years. Now OK its on M27 a
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New book published ‘The Fruit Tree Handbook’ By Ben Pike
Its not very often that I recommend a new book. But ‘The Fruit Tree Handbook‘ By Ben Pike has just been
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Church Orchard, Mason’s Orchard and Winslow’s Paddock, Portishead, Bristol – October 2011
Church Orchard, Mason’s Orchard and Winslow’s Paddock, all within Weston Moor Reserve, Weston in Gordano, near Portishead. Three small orchards
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