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[Ciel]

I'm getting a few fruit trees this year I'm so excited. My grandparents had some when I was growing up. One of my fondest memories was going out back to eat plums apricots and blackberries

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Are the trees self-pollinating or do you have male and female trees in the mix? Also, how about any bumblebees or honeybees in your area? I too would love to have fruit trees but my late Dad had to spray them in the springtime in order to get any decent looking fruit, otherwise they were really malformed or non-existant. I miss the cherry trees (not their heights) and peach trees.

[Anna Michele]

Are the trees self-pollinating or do you have male and female trees in the mix? Also, how about any bumblebees or honeybees in your area? I too would love to have fruit trees but my late Dad had to spray them in the springtime in order to get any decent looking fruit, otherwise they were really malformed or non-existant. I miss the cherry trees (not their heights) and peach trees.

I got 2 that are self pollinating but Kobe of the pears were and I dont have room for 2 of any one maybe they will pollinate eachother lol

I assume this is why they have the fruit trees with multiple types of each fruit I always thought it was strange and unnatural but it makes sense now

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[Anna Michele]

@Anna Michele - how wonderful! Great that you are in an area where you can grow them.

When I was growing up, we had crab apple trees and Nanking cherry bushes. Mom canned other fruit which we would get from BC.

I hope so anyway I ordered the ones for my correct zone and they are similar just a different type my Didi grew. I have a ton of raspberry bushes and will see my blackberries flourish this year - only got two last year lol
Fingers crossed all goes well

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[Patty Smyth]

I just called the farm and reserved 20 boxes of Dragon Wing Begonias. Now if only it wasn't going to snow tomorrow

[TrueNorthTreasures]

Excited to see people posting their garden-related news and pictures!

It is probably just me, but wouldn't it make sense for this thread - and the canning thread - to be in the "Home and Garden" section rather than the "Canadian Shopping/Deals/Bragging" section?

[Ciel]

Never knew there was a cherry-plum cross or Chum tree! Sounds yummy! I'm an apricot fan-no one tried to grow a tree from the numerous pits of fresh apricots. Probably need a hothouse to ensure the tree thrives on the Niagara Escarpment where I am.

I have relatives in lower Stoney Creek and their gardens tend to start and to grow earlier than what happens in Ancaster gardens (mild envy)-delay, maybe hail, cold winds, then summery weather.

[Patty Smyth]

Let the games begin!

Started planting in the front yesterday because it gets full sun all day (not that I would recognize the sun if it hit me in the head).

Alyssum, Dragon Wing Begonias, Fire something begonias lol, giant Salvia, Cleopatra Canna Liliy, Celosia

All this to plant still, it's too cold

[Lavender Lady]

@Patty Smyth , your garden is going to be beautiful! Can hardly wait for some warm weather here in AB. It may snow overnight...

[avoncallingu]

Oh Patty, I am so interested to see your process! I have only seen your mid-summer displays which are unbelievably beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!

[Shwa Girl]

Let the games begin!

Started planting in the front yesterday because it gets full sun all day (not that I would recognize the sun if it hit me in the head).

Alyssum, Dragon Wing Begonias, Fire something begonias lol, giant Salvia, Cleopatra Canna Liliy, Celosia

All this to plant still, it's too cold

great pics!
really nice garden!
so jelly I'm jam

[Anna Michele]

My front garden

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[Anna Michele]

I thought I posted these already
The trees were just put in on a 45 degree angle until I had the city come
They have since been planted I have also started the veggies in the back beside the raspberries I'll have to take some more pics

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[Shwa Girl]

I thought I posted these already
The trees were just put in on a 45 degree angle until I had the city come
They have since been planted I have also started the veggies in the back beside the raspberries I'll have to take some more pics

nice pics

[Anna Michele]

I love this time of year we are suppose to have a street bbq oday and im not even mad its raining

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[TrueNorthTreasures]

Checking in to see how everyone's garden is coming along!