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Pruning Shrubs & Trees – When & How
Tutorials & Class Recordings From general plant pruning guidelines to the specifics of pruning apple trees, find the information you're looking for in our tutorials or class recording. Feel free to call us at 541-929-3524 with any additional questions, or come...
Growing Currants & Gooseberry Plants
Planting Currants and gooseberries prefer light soil with good drainage. They need to be in an area where they will receive irrigation. Once established they will tolerate short dry periods, but to encourage the best production consistent watering is important. Plant...
Growing Blackberries
Planting Blackberries are large, trailing plants that require support. They may be grown in rows or clustered around a central stake. They thrive in moist soils but need adequate drainage. Blackberries will tolerate some shade, but will perform and yield best in full...
Growing Quince Trees
General Info Quince trees have been around for 4000 years and were often depicted in ancient paintings and found in mosaics from the ruins of Pompeii. They were found in many American gardens before the turn of the century as they are a great source of pectin. Quince...
Growing Apricot Trees
Planting Apricots need full sun and well-drained soil. Plant semi-dwarf trees 12 feet apart with 12 to 15 feet between rows. Feeding Feed apricots in fall or winter. Fertilize with a complete granular or spike fertilizer. Choose a fertilizer with a relatively high...
Growing Plum Trees
Planting Plant plums in full sun in very well-drained soil. Dwarf trees should be planted 12 feet apart and allow 15 feet between rows. Feeding Plums benefit from complete granular or spike fertilizer. Feed them in the fall or winter. Do not overfeed with nitrogen....