tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post4692398535639435360..comments2024-01-03T17:26:32.872-08:00Comments on Our Subsistence Pattern: Our Forest GardenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-20975061640815044842011-01-23T05:41:47.949-08:002011-01-23T05:41:47.949-08:00Malay Kadazan girl - Yes, I believe Asian pear and...Malay Kadazan girl - Yes, I believe Asian pear and Nashi are the same. I am excited to report that both of our little Asian pear trees are growing really well and with any luck will provide us with fresh pears in 2 or 3 years...maybe more, but I can be patient.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-2013042242387801512011-01-23T04:16:13.145-08:002011-01-23T04:16:13.145-08:00I enjoyed looking at the new sprouts because you o...I enjoyed looking at the new sprouts because you only see the tree but not new sprouts. Is Asian pear 'Nashi'? They taste very good although expensive. I hope it is growing fast in your forest garden now.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-82165892603897882442010-06-26T20:21:10.348-07:002010-06-26T20:21:10.348-07:00Anonymous - An apricot needs a couple months of ...Anonymous - An apricot needs a couple months of cold stratification. Either bury them outside and allow them to go through the winter in the soil or put them in a bag with a most paper towel in the fridge for at least two months and plant in the spring. This should be done soon as you do not want the seed to dry out. It is best to plant more then one as the chances of having some of the seeds germinate are far better that way. I seem to get about 80% germination when they are planted outside and left through the winter. I have never stored the seeds in the fridge before. Good luck.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-569799664047782692010-06-26T13:44:20.086-07:002010-06-26T13:44:20.086-07:00how do you get an apricot seed to grow?how do you get an apricot seed to grow?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-77451811115504043422009-05-10T06:25:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:25:00.000-07:00SuburbanGardener,
You guys are killing me. My fav...SuburbanGardener,<br /><br />You guys are killing me. My favorite food that I will never grow...an avocado. <br /><br />We put off planting trees for way too long, I so wish I had started 20 years ago. It is really neat to hear from others that are doing the same thing.<br /><br />Good luck with those trees, and know that I am a bit jealous.:)<br /><br />MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-55930586576315995102009-05-09T23:07:00.000-07:002009-05-09T23:07:00.000-07:00Mike, I also like the Chinese proverb- The best ...Mike, I also like the Chinese proverb- The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today.<br /><br />That thought helped me prioritize planting our citris and avocado grove. Now it is starting to pay off; this year the citris has tons of blossoms.<br /><br />Looks like you have an awful lot of space up there. It will be so awesome when all these trees are mature and producing. Wow!!!SuburbanGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331266937322487617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-83777313072565869482009-05-09T19:49:00.000-07:002009-05-09T19:49:00.000-07:00Silke,
It's so great that you have planted all th...Silke,<br /><br />It's so great that you have planted all those trees. In a sense it is almost like leaving a part of yourself behind wherever you go. Oh what I would give for fresh figs, kumquates, and a pomegranate...lucky you. <br /><br />MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-69787530177247503622009-05-09T19:38:00.000-07:002009-05-09T19:38:00.000-07:00Susy,
The deer are really bad in the winter here ...Susy,<br /><br />The deer are really bad in the winter here as well...the moose are even worse. Making such a large fence is a tough decision. If you do decide on a fence make it at least 7' tall.<br /><br />MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-87321856592872114602009-05-09T12:30:00.000-07:002009-05-09T12:30:00.000-07:00The whole time I was reading your post, I was thin...The whole time I was reading your post, I was thinking of the quote you mentioned in the end. There's something so forward-thinking about planting trees. Daniel and I have moved a lot, but everywhere we've lived, we've planted at least one tree, knowing that we'd probably not see it mature - but also knowing that someone else will appreciate it. Here, so far, we have planted a fig tree (which is growing leaps and bounds), a kumquat (which keeps us in kumquats all winter long), a pomegranate bush (which has not yet produced fruit), and a dogwood tree. And, just like you, we look at them every day to see what is happening... :) SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-6202881057281447352009-05-09T06:43:00.000-07:002009-05-09T06:43:00.000-07:00We need to wrap our trees & blueberry bushes l...We need to wrap our trees & blueberry bushes like you do. The deer ate them up over the winter. They also ate up my hydrangeas. I'm beginning to wonder if I should fence in the whole yard instead of making hundreds of individuals fences for my trees & shrubs.Chiot's Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086153621579437021noreply@blogger.com