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How to Start an Orchard: Tips From an Experienced Farmer
Growing plums, apples, pears, and cherries at my Ancaster farm Author: Stephen Gleave When I planted my first fruit trees on the farm in Ancaster, I didn’t have a grand vision. I wanted healthy trees that would actually bear fruit, year after year. I started small with a few trees and eventually grew an orchard with plums, apples, pears, and cherries. It took a lot of planning and work, but honestly, anyone curious and willing to learn can pull it off. Here’s how I got start
stephengleave75
Feb 262 min read


Planet in Peril: Preserving the Grace, Beauty and Magnificence of Monarchs
The monarch butterfly is among nature’s finest creations, one whose name perfectly matches its majesty. On the wings of its orange-black...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
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