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DonnaB's Edible Backyard

Joined: 27/08/09 Updated: 21/08/10 Frost:
Location: CROWS NEST

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Dwarf mulberry tree planted near septic - Hi Brendan - yeah we used to have a HUGE one at an old house but this one is a dwarf and the house is new - complete concrete tank connected to town system. Kendall Farms who grow dwarf trees as well said just to keep it pruned and not worry about it...5318 days 8hrs
Veggie garden - Hi Amanda - it they cost $320 delivered (I live 45 minutes out of town)for 100 of them but they actually ended up giving me 200. 100 is enough for 3 beds at that height. I will take photos of our surrounds and post them up tomorrow. The thing about besser..5323 days 13hrs
Veggie garden - I built 6 raised beds from besser blocks. They were seconds and I had originally purchased enough to do 3 but ended up being delivered enough to do 6 beds. This picture was taken a year ago and the 'holes' can be filled with soil and planted. I did cos..5323 days 14hrs
Potted dward fruit trees - Can anyone here tell me if they are groing dward fruit trees in pots - approximately how much fruit do you get each year? Say for example how many apples do you get from one tree each year? I want to know if it is worth the money and time to have them in..5323 days 15hrs
Dwarf mulberry tree planted near septic - Will just add that I also contacted Kendall Farms and just heard back from them and they said not to worry about it at all. I'm liking that because I really love the tree where it is!..5323 days 15hrs

Feijoa 5/10

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Update: 4995 days 11hrs

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I have just started planting fruit trees on our 1/2 acre block - the Feijoa will make a nice addition and will help make our ice smoothies taste great!

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Dwarf Peach (Grafted)

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Update: 4995 days 11hrs

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This dwarf White Peach was planted in 2008 and was growing shoots all along the trunk which were removed to encourage height but it is still very small - not quite sure what the problem is.

Planted: 2008

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None required yet but following permaculture guides

Organic Status:Organic


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DonnaB says... [5323 days 16hrs ago]
My white Peach tree seems to be stunted. It just doesn't seem to want to grow taller. Not sure what the problem is...

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Passionfruit - Select Black (Grafted)

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Update: 5323 days 15hrs

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I have recently heavily pruned this and it is growing well. There are actually two of the same passionfruit growing all along the back fence to make it a 'living' fence.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Dwarf Apple - Dorsett Golden 9/10

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Update: 5323 days 15hrs

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This tree seems to be doing really well and has appreciated all the mulch and compost.

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Tropic Sweet

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Dwarf Apple - Tropic Sweet (Grafted) 8/10

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Update: 5323 days 15hrs

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Planted a year ago and it has grown well and dealt with high winds. It has recently flowered and looking quite happy.

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Golden Dorsett

Organic Status:Organic


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Dwarf Mandarin - Emperor (Grafted)

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Update: 5323 days 15hrs

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I gave this Mandy some copper about a week ago as the leaves are curled and slightly yellowed in one area but think it may need something else like zinc or manganese - open to suggestions!

Height 80 Centimetres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pest Control:

 


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dwarf mulberry (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 5323 days 15hrs

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This tree has just flourished and the fruit is yummo! Have had no problems with it despite it being in a north/west facing aspect and dealing with wind. Hoping to have a windbreak by way of passionfruit all along the back fence but the Mluberry doesn't seem to care anywhere. She is lush, tall and I love her :) It is only 2 metres from the septic tank and I thought it being a dwarf it would be ok - but perhaps not. May have to move her...

Planted: 2008

Height 1.2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

After Fruiting

Pest Control:

 

Organic Status:Organic


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TRIED BUT DIED

Blueberry - Misty (Seedling)

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Update: 4995 days 11hrs

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Planted around 6 months ago - not sure really what 'normal' is supposed to be so will just keep watering it and see how we go. Advice welcome!

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

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TRIED BUT DIED

Blueberry - Sharpblue (Seedling)

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Update: 4995 days 11hrs

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Planted a year ago but not too sure on how it is going. Don't really know enough about them. Have also planted a Misty and will see how they go.

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

 

Organic Status:Organic


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