Articles for tag: Orchards, Pear Trees, Red Delicious, Solvang

Karla News

Where to Pick Apples in California

It is harvesting time, and that includes apple picking. There are various places throughout California where you can pick fresh apples as if you own your own orchard. Here are list of places where you can pick fresh apples right off the tree and into your mouth. Apple Lane Orchards 1200 Alamo Pintado Rd in ...

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Your Guide to Starting a Backyard Orchard

Many people choose to plant their own fruit trees to enjoy fruit straight from the plant. One main benefit to growing your own fruit trees is that the fruit will have fewer pesticides and other chemicals. Apples, pears, cherries, plums, apricots and peaches trees will all grow throughout the United States. When planting a backyard ...

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Heirloom Pears; Fruit of the Gods

The ancient Greek poet, Homer, called the pear “a gift from the gods” and I would have to agree with him. Biting into a tree ripened pear and have the sweet juice run down your chin and the mellow champagne taste of sweet pear in your mouth is heavenly, straight from the gods themselves. A ...

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Propagating an Asian Pear

There are several different varieties of Asian pears and each variety ripens at different times throughout the growing season. Some bear fruit early in the season, while others provide fruit later in the season. One of the good things about a late season fruit is that it keeps through the long winter months. Asian pear ...