Flowering fruit trees have an enchanting beauty that captivates nature enthusiasts and admirers alike. Whether you possess an expert's knowledge of these magnificent trees or simply revel in their aesthetic appeal, it's worth taking a moment to celebrate and appreciate their splendor. As we delve into the realm of flowering fruit trees, let's explore a…  READ MORE 

Some people think that gardening is a summer’s game, but not only are there such things as succession crops—which you plant in the same place as your spring crops—but you can start planting vegetables in the fall that will pop up next spring.  READ MORE 

I'll tell you a secret: The only way you're going to learn how to plant a bare root apple tree is by ... planting a bare root apple tree. Because until you have the fragile bare roots in your hand and have dug the hole in your unique soil, you're probably going to imagine that planting your tree will be similar to planting a two-gallon bucket apple tree, and it's quite different.   READ MORE 

  If you have peach trees, you probably have an excess all at one time every year! I've finally figured out what to do with all of them: make Peach Schnapps! All you need is some fresh peaches, lemon, sugar, vodka, and a little bit of time, and you're good to go with this homemade…  READ MORE 

Unleashing the magic of fruit tree cloning—a time-honored horticulture practice In the realm of cloning, many of us might conjure images of Dolly the sheep or science fiction scenarios like the TV series "Battlestar Gallactica." However, cloning doesn't necessarily mean a journey into the realms of biotech complexity or sci-fi thrillers. In the field of…  READ MORE 

This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Sentiment and Fruit Trees.” It was written by Michael Filas and was published originally in 2018, in GreenPrints Issue No. 112. I thought it was a perfect fit for our issue on fruit trees, and I hope you enjoy it! Yesterday I chopped…  READ MORE