I am moving our original compost piles(2) to one area we plan to plant apple trees. The best advice for moving to a climate so extreme as the desert southwest, was to check out the neighborhood and see what the neighbors are growing. Then you know what you can grow.
So we know that apple, pecan, pistachios, and pomegranate trees grow for sure here. So we are going to plant the above listed trees. I do know that some friends in town have a peach tree, and another has a cherry tree, but in the canyon area we live in are the 4 listed. So our orchard is no longer on the drawing board but in the soil/ground prep stage! Yay!
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We have one fruit tree in our back yard, but we're not sure whether it's an apricot or a peach. We planted a seed of each back about 4 years ago in separate pots. One grew and we planted it in the back yard and it is doing great. Which ever fruit it is we will be delighted. I really hope its apricot as we have peach farms near us, but not apricots.
Susan
Susan
That sounds just wonderful!! I hope the trees grow strong and produce much fruit for you in the years to come. I can see it now. connie from Texas
We had some peach trees until Tropical storm Claudett came one year and destroyed them. It had the best peaches even if they were small.
Hi! I do enjoy reading your blog. Have you ever heard of Trees of Antiquity in California? They sell heirloom fruit and nut trees and berry bushes, grave vines, etc. Here's the link:
http://www.treesofantiquity.com/index.php?main_page=index .
I love the thinking of the future, Jen!! And, I would love to come sample the fruits you grow!!
I know it will take a couple of years for them to bear fruit, but so worth the wait!!
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