 A utility knife was my primary tool, however, my blade was brand new and sprayed with a bleach/water solution.
 A very technical diagram of how I cut the receiving tree and the scion for the graft.
 Black electrical tape serves to hold the graft union together and resist moisture loss through the open wound.
 The Gala scion grafted to the McIntosh tree as it was in late March.
 The graft as it is now in May, about a month and a half later. You can see the buds breaking and new leaves forming.
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So… last year we bought a McIntosh apple and promptly filled up the rest of the yard to the point that we didn’t feel like we had enough space for another semi-dwarf tree, nor do we need that many apples. The problem is that apples need a different variety nearby in order to set their best fruit and we aren’t sure if there are any other apples or crab apples that would be close enough to do the job (sweet cherries, pears and others have similar needs).
The solution?…… Two varieties on a single tree! Continue reading The Art of the Homemade Graft
By Mykie Reidy
Before you turn the first shovel of soil or plant a flat of seedlings, in anticipation of bringing to life the abundance of fruits and vegetables that can offer both sustenance and joy, you must first have seeds. Whether you raise your own or buy nursery grown plants, the decision of what specific varieties to grow in your garden has surprisingly far-reaching purpose and consequence. While most gardeners understand that it is important to choose varieties suitable to the soil and climate of their region, few consider where their seeds come from and what kind of corporate practices they support with their purchasing power. If you are committed to sustainable gardening practices, you need to be aware of the prevalence of Genetically Modified (GM) seed, and why and how to avoid them. Continue reading Selecting Seed for Your Vegetable Garden
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