A store of eating apples to draw on through Autumn and Winter is deeply satisfying, and the best kai of all – an apple as nature intended! Storing is, however, really tricky for home gardeners. The perfect long term storage (consistently cool, 90% humidity, off grid and rodent proof) is still lurking on my to […]
How to Summer Prune Stonefruit
By | LastUpdated February 1, 2024
Plums, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Almonds and Cherries are all stonefruit and best pruned in summer when they finish fruiting. There’s a few good reasons to prune them now rather than winter.
5 Golden Pruning Rules
By | LastUpdated February 1, 2024
Hold light at the fore front as you prune. Light inspires fresh new shoots, ripens fruits, and where light shines – air flows, which is just what the doctor ordered for best health. Let light be your guide, along with a gentle hand and all will be well. Less is More Here’s the thing – […]
When + How to Feed Citrus
By | LastUpdated July 10, 2024
Citrus need 2 feeds: one mid spring – when soils have warmed, and one mid summer. The last, mid summer/ January feed is really important for young trees, to inspire strong growth while its warm, boosting them to be a little bigger and bolder before they take on winter. Natural feed The very best stuff […]
