Backyard Orchard Culture
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Backyard Orchard Culture Photos from Backyard Growers. Pictures sent to DWN from backyard growers around the country.
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Here are some video "How-To-Do-it" demonstrations for you backyard growers who want to expand your tools of education through experience  —  As Ed said: Just Do It!

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Check 'em out at the Dave Wilson Nursery YouTube page!

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Minnie Royal Sweet Cherry

Minnie Royal - a new low-chill sweet cherry. Low-chill sweet cherries are rare, so if you live in the Southwest, pay attention! 35 seconds with Tom Spellman.
 

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High Density Fruit Tree Growing

High Density Fruit Tree plantings at the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center.
 

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How To Prune A Fruit Tree

Pruning techniques and advice from Ed Laivo and Tom Spellman.
 

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Pruning Grapevines

Pruning techniques for grapevines at the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center. Chuck Ingels, Sacramento County UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, talks his way through this with no pruning shears in sight.
 

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Compost Systems Evaluation

This is Part One of a Compost Systems Evaluation & demo from the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center. Sacramento County UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Chuck Ingels explains with Ed.
 

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Growing Blueberries in a Container

Watch Ed Laivo mix the mix & add the nutrients.
 

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Flavorella Pollination Test

Blooms in a Bag:
Hand pollination test with a Flavorella plumcot.
 

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How to Pleach a Fig

You need to know this:
Multiplant & weave your trees together.
 

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Paint Your Trees: Block Sunburn & Pests

Protect your fruit trees from sunburn damage and pests by painting the exposed trunk.
 

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How to Thin Fruit

Thinning is the most important step to get the best fruit from your tree. Ed & Tom take you out into the DWN orchard to thin a few trees. Don't miss this one!