Recent content by Neahawg

Congratulations on retirement I've got a ways to go still. Sent from my SM-S515DL using Tapatalk

I hate voles!!!

If possible if dunk those trees in a 5 gallon bucket of water and let them sit there while planting your trees. Those leaves turning black make me think they probably got a little dry. If you. Can't do that make sure and water them into the hole well when you plant them.

What we have done is planted an extra rootstock directly next to the tree and grafted it into the danger tree above the area of damage. I'll try and take a picture next time were up there.

If it's well drained and doesn't hold water you could give it a try. Though, if your unsure I would try direct seeding some as you can typically pick seeds up fairly cheap.

If it makes you feel better I missed the boat as well

They had an article that said the were looking at selling individual trees next year but only wholesale this year

What I've always worried about grafting outside to early is unusual warm temps that get the Scion to break bud then have another hard freeze come through killing the freshly broken buds.

I got two to grow and nothing I didn't do for any other tree such as water during periods of no rain Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Love the wildlife group for pear trees. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Not sure about cuttings but I shoved the tops of last year's rootstocks in the ground, (15) and 2 grew into nice 1 year whips

Yeah, in Lee Calhoun's book it is listed as extinct. We got in touch with the author of a book I believe about Sheridan Arkansas where he talked about the Tull apples, and get still knew where several trees were. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Best apple pie I've ever had was made with Tull apples though it is possible I'm biased.

Made a little late today high 30s right now. Took vacation today and tomorrow so fingers crossed I score. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Some of our trees didn't really grow well til their third year in the ground though we do have an Ark black from a local nursery that has done about as well as you describe yourself as well as a Shannon Pippin that has not grown well.