by Greg Alder | Apr 17, 2017 | Citrus, Fruit |
My impression is that most of us think that, as a general rule, all fruit trees need to be pruned. It’s simply not true, especially regarding citrus. In contrast to this mistaken notion I’d say that, as a general rule, citrus should not be pruned. I can...
by Greg Alder | Jan 7, 2017 | Citrus, Fruit |
Can you tell? Hint: the purple blush on the back sides of the petals gives it away. See the comments section for the answer. Share Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)...
by Greg Alder | Dec 23, 2016 | Citrus, Fruit |
I suspected that when I pointed out to my son Cass that the Kishu mandarins were ready, it would be a whirlwind of peeling and chewing that wouldn’t stop until the tree was bare, and I was right. The photo above shows Cass on December 3rd with the final fruit....
by Greg Alder | Mar 12, 2016 | Citrus, Fruit |
Here in mid-March, our large Valencia orange tree is in peak bloom, and when you walk near it you hear a hurricane of bees feasting on the flowers. I put a swing on one of its big branches. When I put Cass in the swing and stand under — or more like within, it...
by Greg Alder | Apr 5, 2015 | Citrus, Fruit |
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