Category Archives: fruit trees

Washington Hawthorne (Crataegus phaenophyllum)

Posted on July 6, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I was looking to plant this Washington Hawthorne when I found the Variable Skink. I found a place uphill in the food forest that was damp and partly shady. This nice wildlife tree is native to the southeastern US, not … Continue reading →

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Rescue, Blue Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L. spp. cerulea)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Although my Blue Elderberries survived winter on the cold and windy northeast corner, the one farthest out has not sprouted any spring growth. Still alive, but it may be too stressed to get through a hot summer. I know, I … Continue reading →

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Weather Woes

Posted on May 1, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Late winter weather is hard on gardeners! Late freezes after exceptionally warm weather ensures that I will not get a peach crop more often than every few years unless I find a good microclimate for two trees. The snow is … Continue reading →

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Nobody Said Snow This Morning

Posted on April 16, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

It is snowing… the weather guy said rain. Before the snow, here is a picture of some of my cabbage plants:   It has been cool and damp, and they look happy enough.  A little snow can’t hurt… right?  Well, … Continue reading →

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awwww Seedlings

Posted on March 24, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

My Wax Currant seedlings, a native edible, are my number one pick for the year. They are so tiny, and it looks like most are sprouting.  Now I feel greedy and want all of them instead of just the dozen. … Continue reading →

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Herbs, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Lavender is quite hardy, my little starter plant from last year survived our cold winds, low temperatures, 40 inches of snow, and total neglect in a 6 inch pot on the back patio. I potted it up to a 12 … Continue reading →

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Inside Hugelkuktur

Posted on March 10, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Hugelkultur is based on the decomposition of deadwood. As it decomposes, it becomes spongy and holds water for long periods and in a manner accessible to plants. I am moving soil into my raised beds and rocks to raised bed … Continue reading →

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Seed Starting, d’Anjou Pear (Pyrus communis)

Posted on March 6, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Last month I started two gallons of pear-orange wine using fresh d’Anjou Pears.  In addition to baking bread with the lees, I put some seeds aside in the refrigerator.  Yesterday I potted the seeds up and today I have a … Continue reading →

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Black Chokeberries (Aronia melanocarpa)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Black chokeberries, or Aronia, are amazing native woodland fruits that are one of the highest measured for polyphenols, anthocyanin, proanthocyanidin, vitamin C, and flavonoids.  These nutrients reduce cholesterol,  control hypertension, lower inflammation, help liver functionmister spote anticancer.  They are easy … Continue reading →

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Potager Plants

Posted on February 25, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Now that my raised beds are morphing into a lovely potager, I need to think about planting them in a way that creates visual beauty and structure as well as provides food. Raised bed one has 4 Top Hat Blueberry … Continue reading →

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