I hope everyone is having a Green 2015 so far this year. I've had to take a break from the garden for several weeks with the holidays and New Year brings change and new adventures. Here is a bit I learned from my last trip to the garden on transplanting and growing fruit trees:
When transplanting fruit trees from the store it is best to get a self-watering pot. Pot should be 2 x's the size of the root bulb. If you are using clay pots(which breath well) it is suggested to but pebbles on the bottom to allow drainage of water so roots won't be saturated in water at the bottom of the pot; this could cause root rot. A nice soil mix to use is compost, pine bark(just a little) and peat moss. Avoid any air pockets in the soil when transplanting and fill soil just over the roots. It was suggested to feed Citrus-tone in the spring. We transplanted a Sacsuma; a citrus fruit that is like a tangerine.
Here are some helpful hints for caring for Blueberries. Pictured below is a Rabbit Eye Blueberry. Blueberries are dormant in the winter. It is best to prune them when dormant. When pruning; prune from the cane. Blueberries fruit will produce on the new growth branches. Blueberries are happy in high organic matter and acidic soil. Hybrids can get about 6ft tall. Soil Acidifier was suggested to add to pots in the spring. Another important thing to note is that Blueberries cross pollinate so it best to have more than one plant in order to product fruit yearly.
Another helpful tip I learn that can be applied to other plants is that Neem Oil helps prevent Afits and other pests.
On a side note the garden greens are not doing well. Temperatures dropped to freezing and some of the beds did not get covered, resulting in frost bite. Even the beds that were covered are hurting. Hopefully we can save some of our beautiful greens. I'll report back in a few weeks when I go back out to volunteer.
~Blessings & Love~
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