Of all the trees, the Scotch fir-tree is one of the best from which Christians may draw inspiring lessons. The Scotch fir requires less soil for its roots than any other tree. In a dry soil and amidst barren rocks … [Click to read more …]
While we were in Australia, we adopted the … plan …of digging deep trenches and filling them in with dressing that would create good soil. This we did in the cultivation of tomatoes, oranges, lemons, peaches, and grapes. {4 Biography … [Click to read more …]
* Kiwi Ananasnaya Kiwi – Hardy kiwi @JustFruits (too much “green” flavor.) Also know as Anna, this hardy smooth skinned kiwi variety does well on the northern edge of Zone 6 as well as the warmer zones of 8b. Ananasnaya is … [Click to read more …]
Jujube see Aggie Horticulture Jujube Link: Jujube: Texas producers learn to grow, how to eat little-known fruit Also https://www.texasgardener.com/pastissues/janfeb08/Jujube.html http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/fact-sheets/jujube/ Jujubes do not do well planted as bare root. Thus most plants are potted and expensive. All are $69.50 at BobWells TIGERTOOTH … [Click to read more …]
Persimmons-in-Texas (link) Good article. Asian varieties Fuyu and Hachiya most often seen in stores. Fuyu can be eaten like an apple. Hachiya must be soft and ripe. Both are carried by Womack nursery. Fuyu Persimmons Zones 7-10 200 chill hours … [Click to read more …]
Honey Locust Honey locust is so named because of the color of its wood. The blossoms are not a good nectar source. The usual “honey locust” has huge multi-branched thorns. Beware! The “honey” in the name refers to the color … [Click to read more …]
Citrus Pages How to Grow Tasty Citrus Outside in Zone 7+ (Tangerines, Grapefruit, Oranges, & More) JustFruitandExotics Citrus page – none can be shipped outside of Florida. Use as reference. Wikipedia: Cold-hardy Citrus Hamlin orange Proven varieties sold at the … [Click to read more …]
Don’t we all like sweet things? Unfortunately, most popular sweeteners are dangerous to our health. But there are exceptions. See this video by Dr. Michael Greger. Date sugar and Blackstrap molasses work fairly well for most cookies or cakes, just making them … [Click to read more …]
Cot-N-Candy® Aprium® Tree Zones 7-10, Chill hours: 400 Bloom Time: Early (Based on typical Central Valley California weather) Harvest: June 15 – June 20 Apricot-plum hybrid that resembles an apricot. The skin has less fuzz and is often blushed with red. Has … [Click to read more …]
Compatibility / Incompatibility (Cornell U) Compatible Fruit Tree Grafting How to Graft Fruit Trees With Rubber Bands & Grafting Tape … [Click to read more …]
