Cuttings / Propagation
This page catalogues progression of our cuttings.
Nanking Cherry
This page catalogues the progression of our Nanking Cherries. I planted 3 of these in Spring of 23’. They are rated at Zone 7 & below, and they did struggle this year but I believe they all lived to go dormant. I planted them under the Osage Orange trees so they would get afternoon shade.…
DIY Greenhouse
This year I am tackling the process of figuring out how greenhouses work. 2 winters ago I simply put plastic sheeting over G1 (Garden 1) in an attempt to frost/freeze protect some of my vegetables. I, still being a near-complete novice and still having a black-ish thumb, thought that this would be totally sufficient. I…
Elderberries
This page catalogues progression of our elderberry trees. I bought 2 elderberry trees Nov 21st 2022. When planting I accidentally broke off 2 rooted branches. I planted those in pots. They started well but then suffered. One died & the other nearly did but I transplanted it into the ground near G1 to see if…
Pecan, Choctaw Paper
This page catalogues progression of our Choctaw Paper Pecan tree I had some problems with grasshoppers & caterpillars. I chased off & fed caught bugs to birds & pruned badly eaten leaves along the way.
Northern Fence
I had taken some t-posts from this fence line down when I needed them badly to secure trees for protection from a very windy day. I filled some of them back today. 12/7/23
Pecan, Desirable
This page catalogues progression of our Desirable Pecan tree
Apple, Honeycrisp
This page catalogues the progression of our Honeycrisp trees. I planted these in fall of 21’ & fall of 22’. However these pics were both taken Dec of 23’. I used a new method on these trees. I only planted the root-balls half way into the ground, but then used weedcloth and chicken wire as…
Tree Plans & Progression
I am using this to plan & track my tree progression. Pics taken 12/5/2023 12/5/23