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Arboreal MicrobesGrower forays into competitive colonization, microbe brews, and microbe-mediated foliar nutrition deserve attention. Let this forum be the place to celebrate and explore bacterial and fungal allies up in the tree canopy. RSS | 22 | 120 | March 08, 2022 06:37AM |
Bacterial OpportunistsFire blight and the rest: sanitation, competitive canopy environment, varietal resistance, useful medicines. RSS | 20 | 120 | May 11, 2023 07:40PM |
Biodynamic OrchardingRudolf Steiner suggested the core precepts that became biodynamic agriculture. Zero in on how you apply these principles to healthy orcharding. RSS | 4 | 27 | April 11, 2021 08:08PM |
Bug by BugOrchard insect pests: biology, points of vulnerability, trap thresholds, spray specifics, natural predators, ecosystem balance. RSS | 68 | 420 | May 21, 2023 06:44PM |
Cider Maker's HandbookWhat wine does for grapes, cider does for apples. Explore the fermenter's art from every angle. Farm reserve ciders are a happening scene. Huzzah! RSS | 8 | 41 | November 09, 2022 02:14AM |
Ecosystem ConnectionsBeneficial relationships between the insect realm, understory plants, and the orchard fertility loop. PERMACULTURE design principles take root here. RSS | 20 | 90 | March 29, 2023 09:08PM |
Fungal PathogensThe whole gamut of fungal disease concerns, from disease specifics to old school organics (mineral fungicides) to biological innovation. RSS | 48 | 279 | May 22, 2023 04:33AM |
Good Fruit MarketingShare about fruit pricing strategies, sensible grading, marketing outlets, value-added products, labeling tips, and customer satisfaction. RSS | 22 | 114 | February 04, 2023 08:49PM |
GraftingTips on starting fruit trees along with discussion of longevity factors, vascular flow, and more. RSS | 40 | 183 | March 25, 2022 05:26PM |
Grower ResearchWe understand that allopathic spray medicines of whatever persuasion make up for specific biological and nutritional deficiencies in the orchard. Ergo, investing in soil health, foliar health, diverse biology, and plant allies makes all the sense in the world for growing healthy fruit. Here's where we prove it. RSS | 21 | 105 | May 23, 2023 05:12PM |
Healthy HarvestInsights for bringing in all those bushels of fruit, storage options, grading efficiency, and making the best use of help. RSS | 10 | 47 | July 25, 2022 03:38PM |
Mammalian TalesCritter solutions from voles and crows to deer and yes, even beavers! RSS | 17 | 77 | May 10, 2022 05:13PM |
Orchard SystemsGet on the ol' rootstock bandwagon! Along with talk of trellis systems, in-row management, tree spacing, and interplanting. RSS | 25 | 134 | February 22, 2023 03:08PM |
Organic ThinningTechniques, observations, and frustrations related to fruit crop loading, return bloom, and biennial bearing. RSS | 16 | 81 | March 15, 2023 09:43PM |
PollinationBeing about the ways of bees, native pollinators, weather challenges, attractant sprays, frost protection, and blossom viability RSS | 12 | 56 | March 24, 2023 02:12AM |
PruningDo we dare open up this Pandora's Box of orcharding technique? You betcha! RSS | 38 | 153 | April 22, 2023 06:22PM |
Sensible EquipmentAsk other growers about sprayers, mowers, scythes, pruning tools, tractors, row-mulchers, wood chippers, cider presses, fermenting vats, and more. RSS | 50 | 288 | March 12, 2023 07:23PM |
Spray NuanceCalcium uptake, herbal fermentation, liquid fish, pure neem oil, pest options, the mineral fungicides, impact of same on microbes ... from timing and tank mixing to sourcing spray materials and evaluating effectiveness. RSS | 81 | 403 | May 19, 2023 07:39AM |
Starting an OrchardBiological insights for prepping ground, cover crops, recommended soil amendments, and establishing fungal dominance in the soil RSS | 22 | 120 | August 12, 2022 01:09AM |
Tree Fruit NutritionSoil test interpretation, plant sap analysis, organic amendments, orchard compost, cation balance, micronutrients, fertigation ... all for growing "nutrient dense" fruit. RSS | 35 | 161 | January 11, 2023 10:36PM |
Understory ManagementForest edge ecology, mulch options, irrigation, mycorrhizal consciousness, tree root cycles, the great grass debate, and more! RSS | 36 | 153 | February 18, 2022 05:46AM |