The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Apple

Apple, Fruit trees, Grafting

Grafting an Apple Tree to Make it a Self-Pollinator

Did you know that you can make an apple tree pollinate itself without planting a second apple? You can –…
Apple, Berries, Blackberries, Blueberry, Edible Landscaping, Grapes

Perry Cottage

This week I had the pleasure of visiting my brother Brian and sister-in-law Danielle and their three sweet kids. I…
Apple, Grafting

From One Variety to Twenty-One: Apple Grafting with Steven Edholm

This is a very good look at what you can do with apple grafting: Steven is always a wealth of…
Apple, Edible Landscaping, Experiments, Fruit trees, Peaches

The Beginning of My Mini-Orchard.

Today, I am going to share a little dream of mine, I would love to have a backyard that is…
Apple, Fruit trees, Peaches

Growing Fruit Trees from Seed – What about Chill Hours?

TB writes: “You recommend getting seeds from low-chill fruits to experiment with/grow fruit trees from seed (for Florida). However, recognizing…
Apple, Fruit trees, Nectarines, Orchards, Peaches, Pear, Plums

‘Tis the Season for Planting Bare-Root Trees

My sister Stephanie bought a variety of fruit trees and has been busily planting them in her Delaware yard. Hard…
Apple, Grafting, Tools

Grafting with Household Supplies

Steven demonstrates how easy grafting can be: Seriously… you can graft with a pocketknife and electrical tape. Nature is amazing…
Apple, Fruit trees, GMO, News

First Genetically Engineered Apples to Hit Store Shelves

Via Capital Press: “SUMMERLAND, B.C. — The first genetically modified apples to be sold in the U.S. will debut in…
Apple, Fruit trees, Seeds, Videos

Steven’s Seedling Apple Tree Update

Steven recently posted a new video updating us on the progress of his seedling apple tree – the first one…
Apple, Food Forest, Fruit trees, Peaches, Seed saving, Seeds, Trees

Sprout Apple Seeds for Fun and Fruit!

How would you sprout apple seeds like these? If you’ve ever wondered how to sprout apple seeds, I demonstrate the…