by Greg Alder | Nov 24, 2023 | Avocados |
“Always do what’s best for the tree,” says an avocado farmer that I respect. What he means is, when deciding whether to do something to the tree — water or stake or whitewash or shade or prune — base your decision on the answer to just...
by Greg Alder | Sep 25, 2023 | Avocados |
You are invited to the biggest shindig of the year for California avocado growers, which will be held on Saturday, October 14 at Brokaw’s Long Canyon Ranch in Ventura. It is the California Avocado Society’s 2023 Annual Meeting. A day of connecting with...
by Greg Alder | Jul 28, 2023 | Misc |
They keep sprouting up, these Yard Posts, like coffee beans growing into seedlings. Here I have them all listed and categorized. Each title is a link. And every time I write a new post, I add it to this list so consider it up to date. Thank you for your support so...
by Greg Alder | Jul 7, 2023 | Avocados |
The ideal avocado tree fruits every year, and it makes approximately the same quantity of fruit every year. Alas, this ideal avocado tree is only a dream. Nevertheless, there is a technique that can be used to manipulate an avocado tree into fruiting...
by Greg Alder | Apr 28, 2023 | Misc |
Spring fever is in the air, and you might be tempted to take your food gardening to the next level. You might envision your garden becoming a backyard farm. I support you. This week I joined the Master Gardeners in San Diego County to talk about backyard farming. Here...
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