I haul leaves from towns to my rural plantings. (I like to tell people
working in their yards: "Can I have your leaves? I put them on my lawn".)
Was wondering whether to post a comment here that I seem to have less damage
from apple scab than some sprayed orchards, but other factors may be at
play, other than just covering the innoculum source. I try to get enough
leaves under the dripline of all trees, especially those I didn't control
the weeds, to cover whatever is trying to grow. It also looks nice.
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From: Rondi Anderson <>
To: nafex
Subject: [NAFEX] New Apples
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 22:30:43 -0500
I'd love to hear, but until the house is built and we've moved I can't go
anywhere.
So what is happening in the world of Apples in the midwest?
I'd also like to hear more from people using mulch and compost in the
orchard.