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  • by Erin Sanderson
  • Nov 14, 2022

It’s an apple! It’s a pear! No, it’s a quince! But, what’s a quince?

While quince fruit may seem somewhat uncommon today, that wasn’t always the case. It was so ubiquitous, in fact, that it is believed the fruit eate...

  • by Danielle Collins
  • Sep 27, 2022

The Art of Hoshigaki

I do not like persimmons. I do not like them in a house. I do not like them with a mouse. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them any...

  • by Danielle Collins
  • Oct 12, 2021

In Praise of Jujubes

Like most undervalued treasures with beauty not outwardly expressed by appearance, the Jujube, or Chinese date, is a fruit that deserves closer in...

  • by Erin Sanderson
  • Sep 28, 2021

What's the Buzz About Bees?

The Importance of Bees Let’s talk about pollination. Yes, we know that some fruit trees are self fertile and some need pollinators. “I planted a po...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Dec 02, 2020

Cider Revival

Cider    The resurgence of cider is worth a celebration! Cider or cider-like beverages and cider making traditions have a long history around the g...

  • by Erin Sanderson
  • Dec 02, 2020

Fruit Terroir

Terroir What makes my fruit so flavorful? Why does my apple tree grown here in California produce apples that taste so much different than when I t...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Dec 02, 2020

What Qualifies as an Heirloom Fruit Tree?

Heirloom Fruit Trees  Exactly what an heirloom plant is can mean different things to different people. We consider heirloom  fruit trees as varieti...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Jul 22, 2020

Preparing Trees for Winter Begins in July?!

Preparing Fruit Trees for Winter for Zones 3-7 The beautiful weather in middle fall may not allow the trees to go into dormancy on a regular schedu...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Jul 18, 2020

When to Harvest Fruit From Your Trees

When to Harvest        Determining when to harvest fruit from your trees, you must take careful consideration of timing. Harvesting fruit at just t...

  • by Neil Collins
  • May 11, 2020

When to Start Thinning Your Fruit

While it is warming up, it is a thrill to see your trees beginning to display the fruits of your labor. So why voluntarily remove this wonderful fr...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Jul 17, 2019

Origin Story; Hudson's Golden Gem

One of our favorite adventurous apples in the orchard is the Hudson's Golden Gem. It is a precocious apple with very low chill requirements, diseas...

  • by Neil Collins
  • Jun 06, 2019

We're Busy in the Field Grafting Away...

Budding Our Trees Summer and Fall is the time of the year when we are grafting the majority of our trees. Our primary grafting technique is referre...