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Growing a ‘Family’ Apple Tree – Episode 1

Feature image: a grafted family tree

I’ve been meaning to graft up a multi-variety apple tree for a while; here’s my first attempt.

Published February 27, 2021
Categorised as Feature Articles, Top Fruit Grafting Tagged bench grafting, dormant grafting, egremont russet, family tree, grafting, laxton's superb, wareham russet

Fruit Tree Grafting Advice From the Experts

If you’re looking for expert advice on grafting apple and pear trees, look no further.

Published February 26, 2021
Categorised as Linking Out, Top Fruit Grafting Tagged bench grafting, cleft grafting, dormant grafting, drill grafting, field grafting, grafting, rind grafting, saddle grafting, whip and tongue grafting

Scion Gathering – Advice From the Experts

Another round up of videos, this time explaining the best way to cut and store scion wood for grafting.

Published February 11, 2021
Categorised as Linking Out, Orchard Work Tagged apple, dormant grafting, pear, scion cutting, scion gathering, scion storage, scions

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26 Jan

Bit o Apple grafting, I’m a bit of a Ebernezer Scrooge when in comes to the apple collection growing my own rootstocks, I don’t use grafting tape or grafting wax anymore just cut up freezer bags , if I’m feeling rich lll get some scions from the NFC

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fruitdiseases KhanLab @fruitdiseases ·
26 Jan

Beautiful illustration showing impact of manure application on the roots & shoot development of Golden Winter Parmen #Apples tree (1957) in “The Root System of Fruit Plants” by Venedikt Kolesnikov!

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applesandpeople ApplesandPeople @applesandpeople ·
26 Jan

Windfall apples have been strung together in the autumn for bird food during the winter months.

Photo: © Christopher Preece 2023 for Apples & People @preecer

'In 1600, Herefordshire was one continuous orchard. Now, only precious remnants stand tall.

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