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Comment on Cherry Elaeagnus — Elaeagnus multiflora by laura

laura — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:55:36 +0000

Well, the stock I have access to are two year old plants, so I’m guessing it would be at least a year or two before we see much in the way of fruit.

Comment on Cherry Elaeagnus — Elaeagnus multiflora by Dena

Dena — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:04:30 +0000

Sounds like a winner. How long will it take to be able to have an edible crop?

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Comment on Black Walnut by laura

laura — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:45:46 +0000

You know, I’ve never had any of our soil tested. With perennials I’ve always just moved things around if they don’t seem to thrive where I put them initially or I don’t plant them again if they require too much pampering. I’ll check with our local extension and see if they offer soil testing.

I chose cherry, serviceberry, and black raspberries because I have read that they are tolerant of the juglone from the black walnuts. I know blueberries have very specific acidity requirements, but I’m not sure about cherry trees.

Comment on Black Walnut by Brad K.

Brad K. — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:50 +0000

Aren’t black walnut interesting in how they change that acidity of soil? Does your soil acidity test similarly near the black walnuts as further away? Will your projected fruits enjoy the soil condition your black walnuts have establish, or will they compete (or be overcome by) the acidity or juglone? Do you have a neighbor or agricultural service that will help with soil testing?

Wondering..

Comment on More High Rise Food by Robinson

Robinson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:59:16 +0000

Cool it down how? And what about pollination?

Comment on More High Rise Food by Edward Mesher

Edward Mesher — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:50:45 +0000

Its an idea that needs to be implemented not only for local food production but also to help cool down the area.

Comment on Hatred for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica @ Practical Nourishment

Jessica @ Practical Nourishment — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:49:45 +0000

I know what you mean when you say you hate your garden. Seems like every year I have a love-hate relationship with my garden. I start out excited and then get frustrated by the end (or this year, about 1/2 way through) and want to tear everything out and be done. Here’s to yearly do-overs!

Comment on The Pears of Lives Past by laura

laura — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:41:37 +0000

Tillers International is another one you might like to look into. They offer really great classes and have internships as well.

Comment on The Pears of Lives Past by laura

laura — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:39:00 +0000

Have you checked out Michigan Land Trustees? They are in Bangor, Michigan, which I realize isn’t exactly convenient to your location (or mine at $4/gallon), but it looks pretty interesting.