The apple trees are finally waking up for the season. With the cool spring that we have experienced the tree fruit seem to be developing about 2 weeks later than last year. This has been a benefit in that it has avoided some insect pests that are present and like the fresh green foliage, as they arrived and did not find tissue to chew on. The apple trees will need to be … [Read more...] about Apple Trees Blooming
A grafting workshop was held April 11 at the Bond Learning Center in collaboration with MU Extension. University of Missouri presenters were Patrick Byers, Regional Horticulture Specialist - Southwest Region and Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Educator - Greene County. Missouri State presenters were Dr. Martin Kaps, Research Professor and Jennifer Morganthaler, Clinical … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
The field crew began pruning the Apple trees today. The crew will work on this over the next several weeks as there are almost 4 acres of Apple Orchard's and approximately 450 trees of various sizes. … [Read more...] about Pruning Apple Trees
We are waiting (and waiting) for the apple leaves to fall in order to begin pruning - but it just isn't happening. If deciduous trees don't drop their leaves as they should, we say we have a marcescent falll. Marcescent means the trees hold their leaves into winter. It is often triggered by a sudden change from warm to cold temperatures during the fall. Trees prepare for winter … [Read more...] about A marcescent fall is when the leaves don’t drop
The field crew began apple pruning today after completing the West Catawba vineyard. … [Read more...] about Pruning apples