Taming monster fruit trees with renovation pruning
Learn how to use a technique called renovation pruning to tame large, unpruned, and out-of-control monster fruit trees.
What broke my fruit tree?
Broken fruit trees can be caused by animals eating them, or accidental damage. Identifying the animal is the first step to prevention.
A visit to Petty’s Heritage Apple Orchard
Petty’s Orchard in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs houses a working organic farm and one of Victoria’s best heritage apple collections.
10 ways to prevent sunburn on your fruit
Sunburn on fruit is devastating. You can’t control the weather, but you can use these 10 tips for managing your fruit trees to prevent damage.
How to tell if your fruit trees are growing properly
Healthy growth in spring is a key indicator of whether your fruit trees are growing properly. Shoot length and leaf colour all tell a picture.
What Do You Call a Gathering of Organic Orchardists?
A couple of weeks ago we got to do something we hardly ever do – hang out with a bunch of other organic apple growers. It may seem strange that this is a rare and unusual event, but it’s the result of a couple of slightly unfortunate circumstances. The...