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Ep.115 Apple & pear tree pruning guide - Scott H. Smith (National Trust for Scotland head gardener)
FromPlants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology
Ep.115 Apple & pear tree pruning guide - Scott H. Smith (National Trust for Scotland head gardener)
FromPlants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology
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55 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2022
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We covered amenity tree pruning in episode 96, but what about fruit tree pruning? Do the same rules apply?And do the rules that apply to apples also apply to other fruits in the rose family like pears, cherries and/or apricots?Find out in this episode with return guest Scott Smith, head gardener for the National Trust for Scotland at Haddo House and Pitmeddon.EPISODE LINKS-National Trust for Scotland: https://www.nts.org.uk/-Pitmedden Garden: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/pitmedden-garden-Haddo House: http://visithaddo.com/-Basal cluster diagrams: https://www.kenmuir.co.uk/image/data/pdf/Growing%20Guides/Pruning%20Minarette%20Apples%20and%20Pears.pdf-RHS rejuvenating mature apple/pear tree video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Aj6fUcaXSE-RHS video about apple thinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f4QxlYihnw-Read Angelo Eliades's blog and check out his diagrams on Deep Green Permaculture: https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2019/09/16/formative-pruning-vase-form-how-to-prune-young-fruit-trees-in-the-first-three-years/LOOKING FOR WORK? LOOKING FOR WORKERS?Visit the green industry job board: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.
Released:
Jul 31, 2022
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