Mulching Your Fruit Trees
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
A two to four inch layer of mulch controls soil temperatures, conserves water, and supports biodiversity. Most of all, it reduces the need to weed by 80 to 90%. Choosing the right mulch, and spreading it correctly will benefit the backyard orchard immensely. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UOx80P Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3USvrzu Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3uNjnVu EG Homesteading Book: Learn More: Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nursery industry, specializing in fruit...
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Growing Delicious Citrus Fruit
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Here, Tom Spellman breaks down the different kinds of citrus growers in the tropics and subtropics can grow. He also discusses regionality, and how to maintain different trees. Both experienced citrus growers and those new to fruit trees will get something from this citrus discussion. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wrnqqR Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TaSFiR Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TcTIhl EG Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/3wBMhIA Learn More: Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the...
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Understanding Fruit Tree Types and Their Root Stock
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Knowing which fruit trees do well in your growing region is a great way to start growing fruit. Understanding the root stock of a grafted tree is even better. The grafting process is used to encourage better adaptability in sets of fruit trees, and gaining knowledge about the stock and your climate is paramount. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TcqPCU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Tbur85 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/42QZU2S EG Homesteading Book: Learn More: Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in...
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Planting Your First Fruit Tree
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Soil drainage and sun exposure are the two most important considerations for planting fruit trees. Spacing is another important aspect. Of course, backyard gardeners think of all these tenets differently than commercial growers do. For instance, compatible varieties can be planted more closely. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42TXYGP Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3IaSH4f Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3IdBzLa EG Homesteading Book: Learn More: Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nursery...
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Backyard Orcharding with Tom Spellman
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Tom Spellman has tons of experience in backyard orcharding. His expertise even helped Kevin get started on his orchard. Starting a backyard fruit tree orchard is a daunting task to those who have never gardened fruit trees, but it’s not as hard as you think. Tom dispenses basic fruit tree orchard tips here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bK5RCN Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SMIxLU Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SOKR5b EG Homesteading Book: Learn More: Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in...
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Permaculture Garden Design Principles
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
To design a permaculture garden, start with what you have at the site, and build it out from there. Think about the terrain, and harness natural sources of water and energy. Then all you have left to do is pick your plants and, if you choose, animals. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: Book Collection Page: EG Homesteading Book: Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in...
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No-Fertilizer Soil Health
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Here, Angela discusses her fertility system, which involves planting more plants rather than feeding plants with organic fertilizers. She uses a medley of plants to promote nutrient availability. You can develop your own fertile soil using permaculture methods too! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: Book Collection Page: EG Homesteading Book: Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading...
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Spring Perennials to Plant NOW
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: Book Collection Page: EG Homesteading Book: Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in nature. The six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honeybees, sheep, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, a small orchard, hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books including The Little Homesteader series, The...
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Setting Up a Food Forest
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Food forests take companion planting to a whole new level. Not only does this system of plants support itself, the perennials in a food forest provide for wildlife, great and small. Here she talks us through the process of building one from the ground up. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: Book Collection Page: EG Homesteading Book: Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in...
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Permaculture on a 6 Acre Historic Farm
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Angela Ferraro-Fanning made the move from ornamental to food-growing when she had a bad experience with a harvest. Permaculture was an obvious gateway into this foray, and her certification through Cornell has led her to managing a historic farm, in a sustainable way. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: Book Collection Page: EG Homesteading Book: Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic...
info_outlineHere, Tom Spellman breaks down the different kinds of citrus growers in the tropics and subtropics can grow. He also discusses regionality, and how to maintain different trees. Both experienced citrus growers and those new to fruit trees will get something from this citrus discussion.
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21 Fast Producing Fruit Trees, Shrubs & Vines
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Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nursery industry, specializing in fruit trees. He's known for the popularization of Backyard Orchard Culture, a method of planting fruit trees at home that maximizes production for the home grower, successive ripening, and unique pruning and plant care strategies that give a home gardener a ton of delicious, sweet fruit.
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