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Post by plantsnobin on Sept 20, 2009 20:38:38 GMT -5
I attended my first Indiana Nut Growers Association meeting today. I know many states have a similar club. For those of you looking for fruits &/or nut info, you should really look for one of these groups. They are very knowlegible about what will do well for you in your area and can save you years of trial and error. In KY & IN they have yearly scion swaps and tours of farms as well as grafting workshops. The folks there today were a very friendly bunch, and at 44, I would say I was one of the younger people there. That alone makes you feel pretty good! Does indicate to me though that younger people need to start taking an interest, as these people won't be here too much longer and a lot of local wisdom will be lost. Lots of beekeeper types there too.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Sept 20, 2009 20:46:40 GMT -5
I dunno Karen... after all my years in California I think I've had my share of fruits, nuts, and tossed salads in general. Can I hang out with the leafy greens? ;o) (Well, HAZELnuts are ok...
maybe...
kinda...
sorta...
on a Thursday afternoon...
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Post by johno on Sept 21, 2009 0:40:35 GMT -5
  ;D
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Post by americangardener on Sept 21, 2009 4:14:53 GMT -5
I haven't really grown any fruits lately. I used to have pear, apple, cherry and peach trees here.. now they're almost all dead. But, i'm thinking maybe i'll start up some new ones. I still remember when i was a kid and my grandfather had an orchard. Lots of fun when you have your own.  Anyways.. here's someone who might know a little about some apples and fruit trees if anyone is ever looking for more info. auth.gardenweb.com/members/lamb_abbey_orchards |
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Post by flowerpower on Sept 22, 2009 6:15:58 GMT -5
I taste-tested an apple yesterday. They could use a few more cold nights. But it wasn't too bad.
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