A tree in an apple orchard in winter with a pile of pruned branches at its base. In the next row, an unpruned tree with a ladder.

Very niche content, but in the off chance that anyone out there is interested in acquiring a few apple scions, the dormant season is almost over.

See the rest of the thread for a list.

#apples #grafting #scions #orcharding

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#FruitTrees #Orcharding
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How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.

Pretty impressive. The fire break around the perimeter possibly the most useful lesson. Having no plants under the trees is not so desirable in other respects.

Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
#Agsky #wildfires #Nectarines #Orcharding #adaptation
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IPM eli integrated pest management. Leppäkerttu puolustaa kirsikkaluumua mm. kirvoilta.

#orcharding #organicIPM

This is the day. #phenology #orcharding

Today is gonna be the day. #orcharding Insane amount of plum flowers.

7️⃣ Whether you're starting a backyard orchard or scaling up a farm, pears are a must-have. What are your favorite varieties? Planting any this year? Drop your thoughts below! 👇🍐💬

#Agroforestry #Orcharding

Some People Got Into Sourdough. I Turned to a Japanese Method of Preserving Fruit. Hoshigaki (dried persimmons) yield flavorful rewards for patience, but the daily practice of making them also offers a mental balm for hectic times

🌱 How to make hoshigaki:

#Gardensky #Gardening #FoodPreservation #Orcharding #Orchardsky #Hoshigaki

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