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The Bush Prairie Farm Orchard Begins

3/4/2013

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We have dreamed of an orchard since we moved to the farm 3 1/2 years ago. Thanks to help in picking Northwest hardy fruit trees from Michael Dolan's Burnt Ridge Nursery, we have 14 dwarf trees--pear, Asian pear, apricot, nectarine, peach, cherry, plum, and apple. We re-tilled a strip of land, dug 18" deep holes, and put gopher wire boxes in the holes. We added dirt and compost to bury the roots, a little water, and some wood chips around the base to keep the weeds down. A lot of work but what a sense of accomplishment to see that nice line of trees.
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http://www.bondage-society.com/us/arizona-dominatrix/bdsm-chandler.shtml link
10/10/2013 12:57:28 pm

I liked your blog and went ahead and created a weebly blog too!

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Chandler BDSM link
10/14/2013 12:32:55 pm

Nice blog, just wanted to say I found you through Google

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Adam link
5/30/2014 01:00:39 am

Your farm has a very interesting story. I've inherited the care of a very old orchard, and I hope to plant a new orchard soon. I wish you guys all the best.
I am particularly interested in the old apple trees (and pear tree) on your farm that may have come down from the Bush family. So you know what the varieties are? If they are rare varieties or seedlings then they may be special indeed. I hope someone has the opportunity to graft and preserve them. Best....AW

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