Photo: walnut twig beetle infestation Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) officials urge state residents and visitors to the state to help prevent the spread of Thousand Cankers Disease in black walnut (Juglans nigra)trees and Emerald Ash Borer in ash species (Fraxinus spp.). Take the following steps: Don’t transport firewood, even within Tennessee. Don’t bring […]
Archive for August 31st, 2010
Fall Apple and Pear Harvest
Posted by Hugh on August 31st, 2010
Apples and pears are plentiful in home orchards this fall. Several late apples such as Winesap, Rome, Fuji and Granny Smith are harvested this month. Pears do not ripen on the tree, so late varieties should be pulled from the tree when outdoor temperatures under 25 degrees F are predicted. Apples can be stored for […]
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Tags: apple, pear 
Comments Off on Fall Apple and Pear HarvestCompost Yard Wastes into Black Gold
Posted by Hugh on August 31st, 2010
Leaf raking is a major chore this month. I’m still a bit old fashioned and rake by hand. Most modern folks have switched to leaf blowers, but protect those ears with plugs or headphones. Compost is called “black gold” and is created from garden trash that the intelligent gardener collects, a natural process of enriching […]
