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September Fruit Tree To-do List

By Kath Irvine 15 Comments | LastUpdated September 1, 2024

The story of your fruit harvest starts now – in the rising of the sap and the swelling of the buds. It’s a tale told by the bees, as they […]

Filed Under: Monthly gardening advice, The Orchard

August Fruit Tree to-do List

By Kath Irvine 20 Comments | LastUpdated August 1, 2024

Here come the early plums! Gorgeous times ahead as fruit trees wake from their winter slumber. As the carbs start to flow, I swear the trees get a glow on. […]

Filed Under: Monthly gardening advice, The Orchard

July’s Fruit Tree To-Do List

By Kath Irvine 12 Comments | LastUpdated July 1, 2024

Winter is tree planting season, so I’m including all trees, in this months to do list. Make the most of this seasonal planting opportunity! As well as planting deciduous fruit […]

Filed Under: Monthly gardening advice, Berries, Pruning, The Orchard

Pruning 101: Thinning Cuts + Heading Cuts

By Kath Irvine | LastUpdated June 3, 2024

Understanding the difference between thinning cuts and heading cuts will transform your pruning life. What a difference to the productivity and health of your fruit trees when you give up […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pruning, The Orchard

Meet Kath Irvine, Edible Backyard, New Zealand

The kind of garden I wish for you is productive, beautiful and most of all easy. Sounds dreamy aye, but its totally doable.
Teaming up with the web of life is the way. The more life your garden supports, the stronger it is and the less you need do.
A huge paradigm shift in the way we garden, but what a thrilling ride! - I'm stoked to journey alongside you. As you let go and learn to trust natural processes you'll see that life has you and your garden in its hands. Put your trust in it, and it will steer you to Eden.