Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Natural Control of Woolly Aphis

Trees planted in an already established orchard are curiously enough slow to make headway, and therefore in such cases I always advise grubbing. Continue reading

Pruning Fruit Trees with Knives

More apples are grown in Great Britain than any other fruit. The reason of course is that the climate suits this fruit particularly. Apples can he grown to start the season in August, and to end the season in June by an eating variety like Easter Orange, which keeps perfectly in store. Thus with the exception of about six weeks one can be eating one’s own apples all the year round. Continue reading

gardening—- orchids?

savithri_gopalan asked: I live in Hyderabad , india. It has a dry climate. I love orchids, saw the pictures, they are lovely Can I grow them in a dry place like mine. does it need humidity always. What are the methods of growing orchids in such climate.? savithri Saundra