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No Room to Move !

Posted on March 29, 2012 by itfarmer

Bareroot Apple Seedlings in My Hallway Last Thursday I finally received the fruit tree seedlings that I’ve been waiting months for. The order contained 75 apple, 25 wild plum and 25 red elderberry plants which all arrived in a single box as … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 21, 2012 by itfarmer

Apple Buds Spring has sprung and with it comes a new period of growth to replace “the winter that never came”.  On the first days of spring the tempurature is nearly 35 degrees F. warmer then the average, and all of … Continue reading →

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Starting Early

Posted on March 5, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve been waiting for several months to experiment with fruit tree seeds, and the time is about right to thaw them out and give them a shot. The seeds have been stratifying in my freezer for several months, which simulates … Continue reading →

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Cider Press Progress

Posted on February 13, 2012 by itfarmer

Notched Landscape Timbers After working hard all summer on my shed and it’s second story wood shop, I’ve finally gotten started on my first serious project: A cider press.  The design isn’t really that complicated, but it requires a great deal of … Continue reading →

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