Centennial Crab Apple Plant Profile Semi Dwarf Cold Hardy trees produce plum shaped miniature apples with a light crimson blush over greenish yellow. Centennial Crab Apple was bred from Dolgo and Wealthy apples at the University of Minnesota in the 1950s. Small elongated fruits have a bright scarlet blush with a crisp sweet flavor that … Read more
Dolgo Crabapple was initially a 19th Century Russian Import, it serves well as an ornamental and edible fruit producing tree. It is fairly large as crabapple trees go reaching over 30 feet in height at times. Good resistance to scab and fire-blight. It is frequently paired with other fruits in preserves and sauces. It has … Read more
Pink Spires Crab Apple Plant Profile Pink Spires reaches 12 to 15 feet. It’s a Columnar Fruit Tree that grows very narrow and upright, making it an awesome addition to a patio or confined yard space. Spring Flowers are rosy pink and appear earlier than most varieties. Purplish red fruit is ripe by early September … Read more
Presses for Small Batch Wine Making Wine Presses for Small Batch Wine Making. Do you really need a wine press for small batches of home made wine ? Of course you don’t, few home vintners use one. There are so many other methods of extracting juice from your fruits. Would you like one ? Of … Read more
Home Grown Pumpkins Full Sun Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.5 Pumpkins are a member of the Cucurbit family which includes Squash and cucumbers. They are rich in Vitamin A and potassium, and are pretty much an overlooked Vegetable other than on Halloween. Planting Pumpkin You can sow the seeds directly in the soil, or start them off … Read more
Thai Kermit Eggplant Plant Profile Thai Kermit Eggplant is an hybird version of Thai round eggplant. Thai Kermit resembles a green and white ping pong ball. Sometimes called bitter ball or garden egg. It has a green and white variegated skin and the fruit, when eaten young has an excellent flavor either fresh or cooked. … Read more