Brambles, Bushes and Trees -Oh My!
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. ~Chinese Proverb Up until last year our fruit component of the garden consisted of first year strawberries, some raspberries,...
View ArticleThe Espalier Method of Growing Fruit Trees
Gardeners have been pushing the limits of their growing area for many’s a year. Espalier refers to growing, pruning and training trees, most often against a support, in an effort to get more fruit in...
View ArticleDear Journal- 1st. Half of April 2013
The weather has finally started to warm up here in the northeast and things are turning green. Woohoo! The experimental fall planted onions look happy enough. These were onions from last season that...
View ArticleFruit Trees in Small Gardens -You Can Grow That!
Not long ago we looked at the espalier method of growing fruit trees. The photo on that post was of a huge garden at Kylemore Abbey in Ireland. The trees were grown against a wall as a way of...
View ArticleThink Outside the Big Box
So far, so good. A few weeks ago we went to Home Depot for flooring. Not only did we come home with that, we bought a dwarf plum tree as well. I couldn’t resist, what can I say. We had a space open...
View ArticleAsiago Pancakes with Pear Sauce
A wonderful way to start the day. This recipe can now be found in the collection here. The post Asiago Pancakes with Pear Sauce appeared first on Gardening Jones.
View ArticleAdding Perennial Fruit Trees to Your Garden
No matter the size of your garden, adding fruit trees and shrubs can insure your ability to easily have a supply of healthy edibles. Small gardens, such as my equaintance Jack’s, can use the espalier...
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