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TRIBAL NOTES
Well we made it. This week has been a little nail biter. The temps dipped into the mid 20's around here and sent us all into a frenzy of covering up plants. We survived well and it looks like we'll have little to no damage on the crops. The gardens and orchards are a little the worse for the wear, but will probably bounce back soon. We hope all you gardeners out there faired as well.
This week the orchards are getting their final pruning. This is the part of the season to prune the early bloomers like apple, peach and plum. Waiting until the first sign of spring to prune this group will help keep them dormant and avoid loss of bloom from late spring frosts.
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The nursery has been hopping with folks getting their spring gardens in shape, and getting plants to add to their collections. We've still got a good amount of fruit trees left, you can always check our website out to see if your favorite fruit is still available before you make the trip. If we sell out early make sure to call us and we'll put you on the list to remind you when it's available again.
We're starting to get in the spring and summer color so the nursery's taking on that beauiful springtime look. The redbuds, wild plum and maples are blooming in in the woods. Take some time and plan a road trip; it's a beautiful time of the year to come visit!
ATTEND a WORKSHOP
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One of my favorite quotes is "a voyage of a thousand miles begins with the first step". If you love to garden, and want to learn to be successful at it then come spend some time with us at one of our winter workshops. We’ll help demystify the process of getting food from earth, and teach you some of the tricks of the gardening trade.
Unusual Fruits that
Should be Grown More.....
Cruising down the produce aisle can be an eye-opening experience these days. Our new age grocery stores and TV cooking channels have opened up a new world of fruits and ways for adventurous cooks to prepare them. One click on the internet and you can get a page of sites telling you how to make quince preserves, use elderberry flowers in pancakes, or what’s the easiest and fastest way to juice a pomegranate. People will spend a fortune to get these fruits shipped to them from the far reaches of the world, and many unusual fruits are rarely found in supermarkets, so growing your own is often the only way of acquiring them. READ MORE...
PLANT SOMETHING UNUSUAL
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Goumi(Elaeagnus multiflora) A deciduous shrub that grows well in poor soils. The cherry-like red fruit is ripe in mid summer, tart sweet, like pomegranates the fruit is used to make jam, jellies, and sauces.
Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)Going under various nicknames like Michigan or Kentucky banana, this native tree is a small grower and a good choice for a shady yard. The fruit has a candied apple flavor and is delicious fresh or in cakes and breads.
Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana ) So easy to grow, this tall evergreen shrub is covered in May with beautiful pink and crimson flowers in May. The soft pink flower petals have a minty sweet flavor and are a tasty snack. The fruit ripens in late fall and are used fresh in fruit salads, or made into pies, jams and fantastic Brown Betties.
New Crop of Veggies Ready
The new crop of veggie starts are ready for the benches this weekend. The mix contains a great collection of spring lettuce and asian greens, tatsoi and pack choi. Our collection is a mix of University of Florida recommend varieties, and heirloom non-GMO varieties.
Tomatoes and Peppers
Despite the last cold snap we do have the the first of the tomato and pepper plants ready. This years collection includes Cherokee Purple, Green Zebra, Mr Stripy and many old heirlooms. We trial many varieties in our gardens so we’ll have local knowledge on what and when to plant as well how to grow them. We’re good at helping you get success
THE JF STRAWBERRIES crop is grown and ready to go.This year’s crop includes Sweet Charlie and Camerosa, two super
sweet varieties that grow and fruit reliably in the deep south. 4 inch plants at nursery for $1.49 each. You know you need some....
Find Some Great Stuff in the SALE AREA
Make sure you stop off at the sales area on your next visit as there is always some good deals to be found.
This weeks collection includes
CITRUS $19.99 many varieties to choose from....
MYSTERY Pomegranates $14.99 These are ones that have lost their name tags, all great varieties just a mystery as to what they are.....
CRINUM LILIES Busting out of their pots $6.99 These ald fashion bulbs are tough and reliable, often the only thing that marks where an old homestead was
50% off selected perennials, cell pack veggies and ornamentals.
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