Live Like the World is Dying Propaganda By the Seed on Trees
Apr 11, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of trees and their vital role in food sovereignty and community readiness. Delve into practical advice on tree planting, grafting techniques, and the establishment of community orchards. Discover various trees that produce delicious fruits and nuts, alongside insights on pest resistance and ecological benefits. Learn effective pruning methods to boost fruit production while cultivating biodiversity in urban areas. Celebrate the community connections fostered through gardening and preparedness.
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Container Gardening
- Consider growing trees in containers if you lack long-term land access.
- Figs, dwarf apples, and dwarf mulberries are suitable container options.
Grafting Basics
- Many fruit trees don't grow true from seed, requiring grafting to replicate desired varieties.
- Grafting involves joining a scion (desired variety) with a rootstock (another tree).
Dwarfing Rootstocks
- Use dwarfing rootstock to manage tree size, like 'Bud 9' for apples, keeping them 6-10 feet tall.
- Grafting enables growing multiple varieties on one tree, even across some species.