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Food forests (Original Post) starroute Nov 2014 OP
Every tree I've planted on my property to replace trees taken down Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #1
what kind of apple are you looking for? mopinko Jan 2015 #3
I was thinking maybe the Roter Stettiner. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2015 #4
apparently there is no HOA in that neighborhood GreatGazoo Jan 2015 #2
Establishing a Food Forest the Permaculture Way Kaleva Apr 2017 #5

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
1. Every tree I've planted on my property to replace trees taken down
Fri Nov 21, 2014, 08:18 AM
Nov 2014

(or that have died) has been a fruit tree. And while I admit I've put in some ornamental bushes, I also added a raspberry cane patch and a bush cherry. I want every growing thing to be useful to supporting the wildlife and humans. I'm kind of excited that Seed Savers is starting to sell heritage apple species, although admittedly, the selection is rather slim so far. I've got a spot that would be great for a third apple, but I don't want the bland, generic varieties you can buy in most stores, chosen for attractiveness and shelf life, but rather for flavour.

mopinko

(71,713 posts)
3. what kind of apple are you looking for?
Mon Jan 19, 2015, 08:32 PM
Jan 2015

i was looking at those apples in seed savers catalogue. i am gonna ask an orchard owner that i know what he thinks, but wonder if there is one you have your eye on.

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
4. I was thinking maybe the Roter Stettiner.
Mon Jan 19, 2015, 08:51 PM
Jan 2015

That one dates from Germany in the late 1500s, which appeals to my sense of whimsy, as well as seeming like a bit of a tribute to my father, who was a German teacher for decades, and might not be around much longer. I know he plans to be cremated, and have his ashes 'split up' among his survivors to do with as they see fit. He might like the idea of being 'planted' with an apple tree.

GreatGazoo

(3,954 posts)
2. apparently there is no HOA in that neighborhood
Wed Jan 7, 2015, 09:49 AM
Jan 2015

seriously, a very cool and productive garden. Thanks for sharing.

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