Methods of Grafting
When we first planted our dwarf orchard we included several varieties of apples that we had not grown before. We tried Cox’s ‘Orange Pippin’ because […]
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When we first planted our dwarf orchard we included several varieties of apples that we had not grown before. We tried Cox’s ‘Orange Pippin’ because […]
Methods of Grafting Continue reading »
Our exposure to dwarf apple trees came rather suddenly. We pushed out an old peach orchard and were planning to let the land sit fallow
Training Trees Continue reading »
There are 342 species of hummingbirds in the world, but only the Ruby-throated Hummingbird spends the summer in the east and winters from Mexico to
A Totally Tubular Hummer Garden Continue reading »
Celeriac (turnip rooted celery) This stuff has gorgeous great swollen roots and it’s really delicious. I’m not sure why it isn’t grown more — it’s
Celeriac, Amaranth, Mitsuba and Loquat Continue reading »
This formal garden is based on three city gardens I have seen in Asheville, plus part of our own. The Plesses’ garden has boxwood hedges
A formal garden Continue reading »
I’ll also be deliberately growing burdock this year. I grew burdock once deliberately years ago then, never having seen it grow before, assumed it was
Burdock produce spiny great seedheads Continue reading »
Perspectives: Making garbage into greatness At our house, we turn junk mail and other paper into eggs and apples in just a few short steps.
How to Manage Surplus Carbon Loads Continue reading »
In your efforts to build an efficient compost pile, it should be remembered that the heat produced needs to go up. Enhancing conditions for the
High Temperature Composting Continue reading »