Fruit tree diary chart with rows for 4 years and columns tracking seasonal activities from budbreak through harvest, with spaces to record dates, notes, and crop details.

Knowing when your trees flower, and observing how well they flower, how long the blossom period lasts, and whether the flowers are affected by anything (e.g., rain, frost, hail, disease or wind) is a crucial step in becoming a good garden detective.

Read the article in Winter – Week 9.