permaculture

[dwoodard@becon.org]

While most peach cultivars are self-fertile, most apples and plums are
not. Generally two cultivars of apple are needed close enough for
pollination, sometimes more (especially if one is triploid; their pollen
tends to be sterile). Under some circumstances as in Britain, time of
blossoming is significant. Plum pollination and compatibilities may be
more complicated.

Are blackberries and pecans self-fertile?

Adaptation of cultivars for organic/low-input growing in important;
especially for people whose ability to invest in new knowledge, skills,
equipment or supplies may be limited.

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada


On Fri, 13 Jan 2006, Forest Garden wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> There are a surprising number of low income families that depend on a local
> food pantry.  Having these families grow their own food is a wonderful
> solution to a problem that is getting bigger each day.  We have put together
> a home orchard kit to begin to help this issue.  An orchard kit is only $45.
> It includes a paech, apple, pecan, and plum tree, 4 blackberry bushes, a bag
> of mulch, and planting and care instructions.  The trees have been selected
> to be very hardy for this region.
>
> The recipients will make a commitment to caring for the trees and learning
> more about how they can grow more of their own food.  We are working to
> bring the Green Corn project here to teach gardening skills.
>
> If you would like to be a sponsor of an orchard kit or two, or three, or
> more! Please send a check or money order to PO Box 415, Red Rock, TX 78662.
> The check should be made payable to 'TreeFolks".  The funds must be recieved
> before January 28, 2006, and please indicate the kit(s) are for helping
> local families.
>
> This is a real solution!  Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Marjory Glowka
>
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