Fruit

Orchard updates May 2025

Pawpaws flowering, a few trees have lapsed into biennial bearing, a few new trees producing fruit, and new plantings for 2025.

May 5 •

German Pancake with Caramelized Apples or Pears

Plus a note on the uses of astringent pears.

Nov 13, 2024 •

2024 Apple Report

It was a great year in my young orchard. Here's a review of each variety that fruited this year, along with a few lessons I learned.

Nov 3, 2024 •

Pest control of apples - Organza bags for the win!

After 2 years of using Organza bags, I haven't seen any insect in my apples during that time.

Sep 25, 2024 •

Early September fruit garden updates

More Asian pears to harvest, lessons on growing grapes, and adventures with a culinary pear

Sep 11, 2024 •

Mid-August fruit garden updates

So many Pluots!! Aronias set heavily, European Pear harvest is over already, and a few other tidbits to share.

Aug 25, 2024 •

What to do with a boat-load of Asian plums

Asian plums are a bit different to work with than European plums. Besides eating them fresh, I found they make a very good cherry-flavored juice and…

Aug 1, 2024 •

Notes on preserving blueberries & peaches

What to do if you find yourself in possession of a whole lot of peaches ripening all at once, and putting up copious amounts of blueberries

Jul 26, 2024 •

Mid summer 2024 fruit garden updates

Methley plums went berserk this year.

Jul 21, 2024 •

Mid-June fruit garden updates

A few bummers to report, but so much fruit to come!!

Jun 17, 2024 •

Growing Strawberries in the Willamette Valley

Survey says: gardeners who grow late varieties seem to have better harvests.

Apr 23, 2024 •

Growing melons in the Willamette Valley is tricky business

But those who seek out appropriate varieties are likely to experience success.

Apr 19, 2024 •

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