Susan your orchard looks beautiful I'm sure all the pollinators are happy to help you out! 🌻🐝🐞🦋💐🌷🌸

I've been toying with the idea of planting 2 or 3 dwarf or semi dwarf apple trees in my back yard, so this information came at the best possible time for me. I had read about using the cider vinegar/milk jug traps and now I won't be doing that either. Thank you so very much! Cedar Apple rust is a problem in our area. My next door neighbor had that (or something like it) on his Mountain Ash trees a few years back and he eventually had to have them both removed... So thanks also for the website information you gave to Vi. I will check that information out also. Happy gardening!

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful, Margie!

This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for .Thanks a lot!

Thank you Susan for such a thorough video. You do such a great job of sharing important information. So much solid information here. So well done!!!

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe! Now folks know the lengths we go to in order to get chemical-free apples!

I learned so much from your video. Great useable information. Love your videos. Thanks!

Thanks for all of your growing tips. Our trees have been in the ground now for a few years and we were happy to see our first few apples on them last year. Going to try your Organic method on our six apple and two Pear trees this year.

@SusansInTheGarden

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It’s exciting when you starting getting harvests. It is so worth it to grow everything organically.

Excellent information! I’ll be checking your website for info on peaches too!

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I haven't done peaches yet, sorry about that!

thanks!

Great information. Thank you. Please advise: How control fire blight and rust on apple tree and how to control plum curculio on plum tree.

@SusansInTheGarden

3 жыл бұрын

Hello there. Could you please email me this question? It would be easier to correspond that way. My email address is Susan@SusansintheGarden.com. Thank you!

WHAT? A Wednesday video LOL! Thanks for this information...I needed it :)

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, just messing with you! ;o) Actually, this video and one more are timely for right NOW so there will be another new video tomorrow. Busy busy!

@dollyperry3020

5 жыл бұрын

@@SusansInTheGarden I think this was a very important video to make. I've been grumbling about those worms for years.

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

@@dollyperry3020 They sure can be annoying. Oh, and this was technically a Tuesday video... stay tuned for the Wednesday video! :o) Take care.

Here, my main problem has been cedar apple rust. I have tried growing apples for several years. My first attempt was almost good but the car killed the tree before I could harvest anything. I’ve learned now that I have to try to buy apple trees that are most resistant to cedar apple rust. I also need to use copper fungicide. Following directions of course.

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty awful, Vi. I'm counting my blessings! I did find a bit of cultural information on dealing with and trying to prevent cedar apple rust from 2 different sites, in case you are interested: 1) www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/cedar-apple-rust/ and 2) ag.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/cedar-apple-rust. Good luck.

@vmcshannon

5 жыл бұрын

Susan's In The Garden thanks for the information. We have a similar fax sheet through our county extension office. I am a master gardener here. Too bad I can’t convince the neighbor half a block away to cut down his tree that is covered in galls this year!

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

@@vmcshannon That is so frustrating. Best of luck.

How often do you need to spray the BT or spinosad? Also, if you are spraying, why do you have to use the footies? Thanks.

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

We spray as needed based on the directions on the label. We have found that the organic spray isn’t enough so that’s why we do both. We end up with far more worm-free apples by doing both. Here’s additional information: www.susansinthegarden.com/2017/06/growing-apples-organically-2017/.

How do u reach the areas of the tree to apply the footies? 😊

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

We grow semi-dwarf trees, which helps. However, we typically clip off a lot of small apples at the highest points of the trees. We do use a ladder, however, to put some of the footies on.

I love pink lady apples do you know a apple like that we can grow in UK ? Thanks

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jacqueline. Boy, I'm the wrong person to ask as I'm not familiar with the apples you can grow there! I wonder if this site would be helpful for you: greatbritishapples.co.uk/. Cheers!

Hi, Susan, do you add molasses to the BT or Spinosad to make them stick? Thank you for this post and the recent one to "Grow apples Organically." I have an Asian pear that nearly drops all its fruit due to apple maggots so I'm looking forward next year to treating it with spray. Thanks again.

@SusansInTheGarden

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Sheri. We don't add molasses or juice to the BT or Spinosad sprays because it isn't necessary. The sprays containing the above bacteria stick just fine to the leaves and are active for about 7-10 days. You only need to spray the apples (or Asian pears, in your case) with the above sprays until you have applied the "footies" to the fruit. Then you're just going to apply the kaolin clay spray to coat the leaves and fruit on an as-needed basis (i.e., if it rains heavily, you'll need to reapply it). I hope this helps.

@sheri023

4 жыл бұрын

@@SusansInTheGarden Yes, that's helpful, thank you so much for explaining the spraying process.

I have a apple tree that's two years old and I haven't got fruit yet how long does it take to get apples

@SusansInTheGarden

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. It can take around 3 years, and actually, it's good that it hasn't produced apples yet because it's more important for the tree to become established first. I would expect you might see something next year. Also, do you know what the variety is and if it needs a pollinator? (as in, another apple tree)

What should u feed the trees for fertilization. People are saying growing organic yield a nutrient deficient crop 😔

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that before. I would say that, if anything, organic apples are healthier due to the lack of chemicals. Anyway, there are organic fertilizers that are specifically labeled for use on fruit trees. Always follow the label directions re: the application rate.

How much do you spend a year on your garden.. between seeds/plants/&controlling pests? I’m wondering if it’s even worth it to have a garden. Respectfully April

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, April. I have no idea but it’s not that much and totally worth it to have totally healthy, chemical-free produce. Our grocery store expenses are very low.

@aprilwelke-rinaldi738

5 жыл бұрын

I have a pretty good sized garden that I made this year. I’m in zone 5 but I think my property is too wet this weather that upstate NY is having is crazy! I’m jealous of every one else that is having such good luck. I’m hoping our weather will turn around soon it’s very odd for us to have this much rain. It’s only been sunny here five days so far this whole spring it’s nuts lol

@SusansInTheGarden

5 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of areas of the country have been dealing with extreme weather. I sure hope your weather improves ASAP!