Spend some time here PLEASE. Learn something about these PESTS! SAVE YOUR TREES FROM DYING! Sure enough, not everyone’s trees will be affected by RHATB, but if your tree becomes a “host” for these larva, you’ll need to begin: THE SEARCH PROCESS: Go low—you will need to get down on your…
A Canadian study of native willow as an early pollen and nectar source for solitary mason bees and flower flies, both of which are significant pollinators for major fruit crops. The horrors of mass-produced bee houses . Good primer on what’s a good design for mason bees and what isn’t,…
Why Fresh is Best When it Comes to Mulch by Linda Chalker-Scott on Garden Professors website, “Advancing the science of gardening and other stuff since 2009”. Feb 2021 article about using freshly cut wood chips as mulch around woody perennials, and how mulching perennials is different than mulching annual crops….
Starting a Wine Vinyard in the Northeast by Andy Farmer of Northeastern Vine Supply , West Pawlet, VT. These folks know their grapes; varieties for red and white wines, table and juice. Mostly covers wine varieties but it is a pretty good reference for a few table varieties. Gives a…
Useful links for apple growers. Frost and Cold Hardiness Considerations in Vermont Apple Orchards , a Univ. of Vermont page. Unfortunately the page itself has almost no formatting, making it difficult to read. Maine Heritage Orchard Apple Varieties are listed here . Each variety has a photo which is a…
Kiwi related articles The Nutritional and Health Benefits of Kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta) – a Review , by Piotr Lotocha of Mini Kiwi (cited below) from October, 2017, in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition . Also downloadable as a PDF . Carya. Nursery for uncommon fruit plants . Nowy…
Note: Private Facebook groups are groups where only members can see who’s in the group and what they post, whereas in public Facebook groups anyone can see who’s in the group and what they post. Also note: This is a page dedicated to groups and associations, not businesses such as…
An ever-expanding list of articles from around the web related to tree crops. Floating fields tree and plant production . 10 page PDF from Indonesia. “The challenge of lowering tree production costs to address depletion in global forest cover and timber supply is addressed. Research was driven by the desire…
DIY Holster for a Wheeler Pruning Saw. Another of Jack’s tool hacks, demonstrating that thought and creativity can replace money when it comes to building your tool kit. JACK KERTESZ’S GARDEN TOOL HACKS A page of photos and descriptions of the home-made garden tools Jack has had on display for…
Many nurseries—aside from offering plant material for sale—also have extensive information-filled websites on topics in their areas of interest. Each website is worth a visit for that reason alone. Listed alphabetically within each of four groups: MAINE NURSERIES After the Fall Farm – 238 Peavey Town Rd., Montville ME…
