and the grafted tree may have reduced vigor or delayed fruit production. So, it's best to graft the stock and scion from the same species. For best success, combine common fruit tree cultivars ...

The workshops are part of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's annual Organic Orcharding Workshop Series.

Propagating and growing young fruit trees can take years, but there's another option that yields results quickly.

To ensure a productive tree, nurseries attach part of one tree to another recommended for growing fruit. This is called grafting, allowing you to benefit from the healthy rootstock of one tree and ...

Cancel anytime. 123rf.com Collect scion wood now for grafting fruit trees later in spring. Wrap scions in plastic and store them in the refrigerator. Cut back old growth of grass-like Lilyturf ...

Fruits of the City’s upcoming classes include Soil Basics for Thriving Fruit Trees and Gardens on March 4th, a Fruit Tree Grafting Seminar on March 22nd as well as Fruit Tree Pruning on March 29th.

The flowering pear tree is self-incompatible ... The trunks serve as the foundation for grafting many of the delicious pear species we eat today. The species spreads rapidly into new areas, quickly ...

Saving and sharing seeds can help you become more self-sufficient and independent, can help you build meaningful ...

Paul Locher explains how valuable apples were on the frontier of Ohio Country in the early 1800s, and how settlers improved ...