Factors Affecting Fruit Tree Production
Lack of pollination leads to a lack of fertilization and seed formation and thus no stimulation of fruit set. Tree fruit pollen, being heavy and sticky, must be carried from flower to flower by bees. Bees work best ... [... more]
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Fruit : An Illustrated History
 What a treat!! Fruit, An Illustrated History is one of those books you *really* want to have around as winter kicks in, especially if youÕre a gardener (or artist). There is no better way to spend a cold gray afternoon than reading this ... [... more]
CDN$75.00
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Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit ...
What a great place to start This was the first book I purchased when I decided to plant a few fruit trees in my yard. Every book I have purchased since has failed to provide any new information. Save your money and buy only this book. It has everything ... [... more]
CDN$19.95
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Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Fun and informative! This book is wonderful! Every section gives you a in-depth overview of the vegetable, herb or fruit; detailing different varieties and how they rank in terms of taste and/or hardiness, how to propagate, grow, maintain, harvest and ... [... more]
CDN$29.95
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Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Fun and informative! This book is wonderful! Every section gives you a in-depth overview of the vegetable, herb or fruit; detailing different varieties and how they rank in terms of taste and/or hardiness, how to propagate, grow, maintain, harvest and ... [... more]
CDN$41.95
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Grafting Fruit Trees: A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-35
Really helped us out with our new place We recently bought a small farm and orchard and were simply overwhelmed about what to do with the fruit trees. Fortunately for us, the local feed store was selling this great little book. It covers the essentials ... [... more]
CDN$4.50
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The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello: Thomas ...
A gem of a book for lovers of Monticell0--and fruit! Peter J. Hatch, head of gardening at Thomas Jefferson's beloved plantation, Monticello, offers an authorative and edifying look at the orchards and fruits grown historically and today at this beautiful ... [... more]
CDN$29.61
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Strawberries To Grow Here
A great advantage of the day-neutrals is that they produce fruit the same year they are planted. In fact, most spring plantings will out-yield the other types during the fall production period of the first year. ... [... more]
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Protect My Fruit Trees From The Prairie
DO: Pick pears before mature and allow them to ripen in the house at cool room temperature. Cut into a pear and check the seed colour. Pick pears at the first hint of browning of the seeds. Apples can be picked when ... [... more]
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Highbush Cranberry
The highbush cranberry has a long tradition of use both as an edible fruit and as a traditional medicine. The fruit is commonly gathered from wild stands in late August or early September for use in sauces, jellies ... [... more]
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Fall Care Of Fruit Trees
Pick pears before mature and allow them to ripen in the house at cool room temperature. Cut into a pear and check the seed colour. Pick pears at the first hint of browning of the seeds. Apples can be picked when each ... [... more]
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Rasberry Cultivar Trials (U Of S)
The selection SX84-35 is a heavy producer, and consistently outyielded the other cultivars in the trial. The fruit is similar to 'Boyne' in size, but a lighter red in colour, and has an excellent flavour when eaten ... [... more]
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