From farmer's frustration to orchard game-changer, Twigeeze limb spreaders by Miller Creek are cultivating healthier, more productive trees in community orchards across the US. Join The Giving Grove as we explore the power of innovation in growing a future where everyone can harvest their own fruitful bounty.
Read MoreSome of the things that probiotics do for fruit trees (and trees in general) are a lot like what they do for your digestion. Each teaspoonful of probiotics contains millions of microbes that quickly spread over the roots or leaves of a plant. There they crowd out other organisms that might not be good for the health of the plant, just like our gut biotic products help establish healthy biomes in your intestines.
Read MoreFall is a wonderful time to plant a fruit tree in a little orchard. This blog shares helpful resources for proper planting of fruit trees in Giving Groves.
Read MoreLet us introduce you to our new Community Engagement Coordinator for Kansas City Community Gardens, a Giving Grove affiliate. Mary Jane has a passion for urban farming and agriculture, but fruit tree maintenance is new to her. After attending several Giving Grove summer pruning workshops, she is ready to give you a fresh take on this essential backyard orcharding task.
Read MoreTo trap or not to trap, that is the ever present question when it comes to Japanese beetles. The shiny green Japanese beetle was introduced to the northeastern United States from East Asia in the early 1900’s and has made its slow march south and west ever since.
Read MoreTips for backyard orcharding, straight from Giving Grove Orchards! For this segment, learn about Humming Lines to keep birds away from berries and fruit.
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