You’re ready to plant a fruit tree—but how do you decide on the best pruning and training system? We’ve got easy answers for you. The University of California says pruning and training your fruit tree will improve it five ways: * Keep it a manageable size * Grow larger fruit * Ensure a yearly crop * Let light and air into the lower branches * Renew the vigor of the tree The three most popular shapes for fruit trees are Central Leader, Vase (or Open…
Here at Peaceful Valley we love to help people find and grow fruit trees Our in-house videos and articles bring you research-based information about fruit trees—from choosing, planting and pruning, to pest control, and using the fruit harvest. To see all our fruit tree videos, click on the video box to watch them loop in a playlist: Here’s a guide to the range of fruit tree educational resources we have for you, listed by topic: .fruit-tree a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}…
Do you grow roses? DId you ever think about growing them organically? That way you not only keep synthetic pesticides out of your garden and groundwater, but you can EAT and DRINK your roses too. In our…
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Make your organic orchard bountiful by fertilizing your fruit trees. In our latest, research-based video, Tricia explains IF, when, and how much to fertilize your fruit trees. Keep reading here to learn…
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Lasagna gardening is just as wonderful as it sounds. You choose the “pan” (a raised bed or a piece of ground), add layers of brown and green, then top with Compostex fabric and let the soil…
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Go to garden shows. You’ll come away with great ideas.—Billy Goodnick, author of Yards: Turn Any Outdoor Space Into the Garden of Your Dreams and columnist for Fine Gardening magazine Get revved…
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February 14, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Do you have shrubs and trees on your property? Then you’ll need pruning tools to keep them trimmed and healthy. When you wander into the pruning tools section of our website or down that aisle in…
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You can grow Goji berries in your home garden instead of buying berries imported from overseas. Goji berries grow well in containers and in your garden soil. In our new video Tricia plants them both ways.…
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Walnut trees are fruitful and beautiful. I love to sit in the shade of one of my walnut trees and look out over the sloping garden. In our new video Tricia shows you how to care for and prune walnut trees.…
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Have you ever massaged a persimmon? Hoshigaki massage is one way to preserve persimmons, and enhance their sweetness too. There are many ways to preserve persimmons. In our new video Tricia talks about…
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The pomegranate can play many roles in your edible landscaping Pretty in three seasons, you’ll enjoy its shiny leaves and crinkly red-orange flowers in spring, and uniquely shaped rosy fruits in…
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Pretty in the garden, pretty on your table—use edible flowers to make your meals sparkle! Garden author Teresa O’Connor was a featured speaker about Edible Flowers at the Mother Earth News…
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