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Comment on Li’l BIG Apple Trees – An Easy Way to Grow Apples by Jade

Jade — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:14:24 +0000

Growing apple trees in the home garden can be fun and rewarding. Several factors are important to consider before planting for successful apple production. Apple variety and rootstock, site selection, proper planting, training and pruning, adequate fertility, and pest control all contribute to healthy and productive trees. A brief discussion of these considerations follows.

Comment on Can’t Wait For Strawberries! by kelli

kelli — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:39:48 +0000

Strawberry is hard in this part of the world. They only grow on cold areas. But they are yummy to look at specially if fresh.

Comment on Strawberry Fields Forever by Mary Abboud

Mary Abboud — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:59:27 +0000

I got your new fall catalog yesterday and so last night, I placed an order. Then tonight I get a notice that if I place an order I would get 50% off. but it’s not good on prior orders. think this is dirty pool. My order came to almost $97 and if I had known that I could get a 50% discount, I would have made sure it was over that. It came to 103.19 within shipping. Know you probably won’t do anything about this but wanted you to know know I don’t appreciate it. You should have sent the E-mail when you mailed the catalogs. I’ll think twice about ordering again.

Comment on How to Winterize Your Trees by chai

chai — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:22:58 +0000

Gosh, not until now I found out that there is really a tree wrap. I mean, wow, it isn’t really done here in my country because we don’t have winters that’s why. But it’s still amazing to know.

Comment on Strawberry Fields Forever by Ariana Lewin

Ariana Lewin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:49:20 +0000

Thanks your for help. Saying and doing are two things

Comment on How to Grow a Peanut Plant from Seed by Rod

Rod — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:42:23 +0000

I grow them by putting the peanut without shell directly in soil.

Comment on Sowing Your Own Garden Seeds – Part I by patrick hagarty

patrick hagarty — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:11:05 +0000

i bought 100 strawberry plants and you sent them to mei planted them just like the directions said.this was april and they did not grow please respond,patrick hagarty 618-345-9824.

Comment on How to Plant a Fruit Tree by Kathleen Segall

Kathleen Segall — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:53:24 +0000

Dear Folks at Gurney’s:

Several years ago I bought an apple and a cherry tree from you. Actually the cherry was part of a special offer in which I could choose a free item from one page if I bought an item from another. I bought the apple to get the cherry for free and the apple survived the first year but the cherry died. Although the cherry was a free item, you cheerfully replaced it and both apple and cherry have been going strong for years now.
I just wanted to praise your wonderful response to my request and to praise the hardiness of these trees. My yard has been invaded by some of the most damaging insects—peach borers (both kinds) among them. They attacked two plum trees several roses and privets, buddleias and your two trees. Only your trees survived. They soldier on and delight me and the birds each year.
Thank you for making my yard a happy place.

Sincerely;
Kathleen

Comment on Hardening Off Seed-Grown Plants in the Spring by Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:34:02 +0000

Thanks for this article! I’ve been looking for a good way to harden-off my seed-grown plants, and this process sounds pretty simple. I think I’m going to start this weekend. Just out of curiosity, how much are the Tunlcover Plant Protectors?

-Danielle
Writer, Enviroselects.com

Comment on Get your paws on a Pawpaw Tree! by Rhett Bernheim

Rhett Bernheim — Sun, 29 May 2011 15:28:21 +0000

I have heard about pawpaws but have never tried one. I am into organic gardening and this would be an interesting addition to my garden. Thanks for the resource.