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31 Mar 2023

Bud burst: what does this mean for fruit trees in the garden?

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

Bud burst requires attention because various types of insects love these newly-developing green parts of the fruit tree.

28 Mar 2023

Art and Grafts: how to solve fruit tree problems by grafting

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

Grafting is a technique that can solve fruit tree problems by changing the vigour and variety of a tree.

graft
11 Nov 2021

How to save the planet by gardening and growing fruit

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

We can all do something to reduce carbon footprint. Steps that can be taken in the garden include mulching and companion planting.

carbon footprint, companion planting, mulch
1 Nov 2021

2021: fruit trees react in unexpected ways to global warming

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

In 2021, the changes in climate gave rise to some unexpected effects on fruit trees, with some varieties totally failing to set a crop, and others producing the best crops ever. Read more in this article by Dan Neuteboom.

global warming
21 Sep 2021

Brown rot and orchard hygiene 2021

by henry | posted in: Pests and diseases | 0

This year, the climatic conditions have caused a notable increase in the amount of brown rot in gardens and orchards. Here’s what to do.

brown rot, orchard hygiene
14 May 2021

What effect will late spring frost damage have on my fruit trees?

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

In the UK, this has been one of the coldest springs for many years. How will these late spring frosts damage fruit trees? Read Dan’s article.

aphid, caterpillar, frost damage, predators
5 May 2021

Unusual fruit tree consultancy stories

by henry | posted in: Apples, Fruit tree advice | 0

Four unusual fruit tree consultancy requests, different with respect to the usual expectations from a garden orchard.

border disputes, consultancy, deer
18 Mar 2021

What happened to Cox’s Orange Pippin?

by henry | posted in: British fruit | 0

Cox was once Britain’s principal dessert apple. Dan Neuteboom traces its recent history and why it is hard to find in supermarkets.

cox, varieties, winter wonder
18 Feb 2021

How to look after old fruit trees

by henry | posted in: Apples | 0

Old fruit trees require special care. A few specific operations are needed to keep them healthy and enable them to crop regularly.

advice
10 Nov 2020

Setting up your own garden orchard – how, where, when and why

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

We specialize in providing advice for successful fruit growing in your garden. An important part of this is variety selection.

advice
18 Oct 2020

Dan Neuteboom featured in Suffolk Magazine

by henry | posted in: British fruit | 0

Dan and Henrietta Neuteboom have been featured in an article by Marion Welham in Suffolk Magazine titled “Dan’s wonderful world of apples“.

dan
30 Sep 2020

How can I reduce the size of my fig tree?

by henry | posted in: Fruit tree advice | 0

How can you reduce the size of a fig tree that has become too big for the available space? It is possible, but it is a radical operation.

figs
6 Sep 2020

How to store apples

by henry | posted in: Apples | 0

Tips on how to store apples at home, in a fridge, or in a cool place. Certain apples store better than others: find out more in this article.

apples, storage
8 Jun 2020

How to save a plum tree whose roots have been damaged by building work

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

How to save a plum tree whose roots have been damaged by building excavations? Dan Neuteboom provides advice that could help the tree survive.

plum
6 Jun 2020

How to extend the biological life of an old apple tree

by henry | posted in: Old fruit trees | 0

Dan Neuteboom describes the 3-year process of rejuvenating some 70-year-old apple trees. Though healthy, they required radical pruning.

apples
6 Jun 2020

Leaf browning on newly-planted apple trees

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

Leaf browning on a newly-planted apple tree may be caused by a particularly stressful period, such as a momentary lack of water.

apple, leaf browning
28 May 2020

An old apple tree has stopped producing fruit: why?

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

A reader asks for advice for an old Newton Wonder apple tree that has stopped producing fruit. Dan’s reply focuses on the overcrowded canopy.

apple, video
20 May 2020

20th century fruit growing: recollections by John Guest

by henry | posted in: British fruit | 0

Retired fruit grower John Guest has published an article describing how he met Dan Neuteboom in 1970, with many interesting insights on the fruit growing industry in the UK.

20 May 2020

How do I control peach leaf curl?

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

Peach, nectarine and sometimes apricot all suffer from the fungal disease peach leaf curl. Dan’s solution for this reader’s problem is based on trees in containers.

apricot, nectarine, peach, peach leaf curl
27 Apr 2020

Peach leaf curl – when can we take the frame away?

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

Advice on when an espalier frame – protecting a peach from rain and moisture to prevent peach leaf curl – can be removed.

peach, peach leaf curl
12 Sep 2019

Are your trees showing signs of distress? Perhaps we can help.

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 2

Sometimes, you may run into fruit tree problems – fruit trees can get sick. All sorts of things can happen: they may stop growing, their leaves may discolour or curl up, perhaps they don’t produce much fruit. Just contact us … Read More

20 Aug 2019

Fruit rotted on the branches before growing

by henry | posted in: Trees in trouble | 0

Our apple tree has always provided lots of fruit and while it has had a minor issue with aphids in the past it never seemed affected. This year it had lots of blossom and loads of small fruit, but the … Read More

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