Pruning Notes: Restoration of a Mature, Overgrown, Apple Tree
Loppers, secateurs and saw at the ready, as an old colleague and I apply a bit of much-needed effort to an over-crowded canopy.
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Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to Fruit
Follow the lifecycle of a single apple bud from dormancy to harvest, in this series of 40+ photos.
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A Frost-Pruned Fig Tree, and What Happened Next
Last year our fig tree was hit by a late frost. Every apical bud and fruitlet was killed. But that was far from the end of the story…
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How To: Identify Apple and Pear Varieties
Wondering how to i.d. a mystery apple or pear variety? Here’s a guide to: doing it yourself, asking an expert, and DNA testing.
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What Are ‘Chill Hours’ And Why Do They Matter?
The recent UK-wide cold-snap will have been really good for our fruit trees – here’s why.
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How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear Fruitlets
Fruit thinning is an essential operation to carry out to improve your chances of better quality fruit this year and more fruit buds next year.
