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Help, which way is up with yellow pitaya cutting? Posted by William (Los Angeles) on 11/07/09
Stewart Avocado...and other early ones Posted by Ed of Somis on 11/06/09
Stellar year for Black Jack fig Posted by Merbert on 11/06/09
Zero set on Strawberry and Lemon Guava Posted by Merbert on 11/06/09
LaVerne Suebelle Rootstock Posted by Merbert on 11/06/09
Shipova grafting Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 11/04/09
Pomegranate tasting this Saturday 10AM Posted by atc (sunnyvale) on 11/04/09
Need help choosing a cherimoya. Posted by John Vandegrift on 11/03/09
Grow papaya in Bay Area? Posted by Dan on 11/03/09
Avocado varieties....very interesting!!! Posted by Ed of Somis on 11/02/09
Best soil preparation for planting kiwi(s)? Posted by John zone 9b Topanga, Ca on 11/02/09
sretjkeu Posted by lorynophync on 11/01/09
azarole, medlar, and others . . . Posted by Brian on 10/31/09
Weird almond issue Posted by Almond blooming issue on 10/31/09
srthsarthsuu Posted by Hypeseelems on 10/31/09
frozen Durian Posted by George on 10/30/09
Seedling Lychee/White Sapote pics Posted by Brian on 10/30/09
What are the Earliest Seedless Mandarin Varieties? Posted by Brendan on 10/30/09
Axel, your attention needed, someone sent me email for Cloudforest owner Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 10/30/09
Kiwi Picking Strategies Posted by Peter in Corralitos, Ca on 10/29/09
Anyone growing Golden Sugar Apple? Posted by Merbert on 10/29/09
Avocados years round, done it? don't want to? Posted by Jason on 10/29/09
Raisin Tree Question Posted by Brian on 10/29/09
First frost of the season, 37.8F Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 10/29/09
Choosing loquat cultivar for unseasonal frosts Posted by Douglas Christchurch NZ on 10/28/09
Cherimoya, Jujube.......What's next? Posted by Rodney Cerritos, CA on 10/27/09
Pomegranate graft? Posted by Tony on 10/27/09
Mulberry Question Posted by Brian on 10/27/09
Peanut Question Posted by Brian on 10/27/09
Anyone here in NorCal growing pitaya? Posted by HarveyC on 10/26/09
White Sapote - Wanted Scionwood - Trade or Purchase Posted by Mulberry Man on 10/26/09
Frost on the way for Central Calif. Posted by Axel on 10/26/09
Transplanting avocado seedlings Posted by Merbert on 10/26/09
Drought tolerant subtropical fruit trees Posted by Will LA on 10/25/09
Pepino in Pacifica Posted by Michael, Pacifica, sz17 on 10/25/09
Seeking Macadamia donation Posted by Stephanie, Santa Cruz CA on 10/25/09
Seed request Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 10/24/09
Jujube seeds. Posted by Henry in South Cal z10 on 10/24/09
Anyone growing the other "miracle" fruit? Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 10/23/09
Mamey in Southern California Posted by joe fernandez on 10/23/09
avocado harvest date-Mexicola Posted by Ed of somis on 10/23/09
Carmine guava from Jet Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 10/22/09
What is the difference between lemon and lime? Posted by Vanl on 10/21/09
Plant ID Posted by Brian on 10/21/09
Banyan Tree Seeds Posted by Jeremy DeTevis on 10/21/09
sick pineapple guava trree Posted by cynthia serra on 10/21/09
What percent of Avocado grafts do others get? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford, zone 14 on 10/20/09
pple Tasting Saturday 10/24 11-4 at Wlider Ranch off Hwy 1 above Santa Cruz Posted by Marion on 10/20/09
Cattley guavas Posted by Axel on 10/20/09
new member/snowbird Posted by dianegardens on 10/19/09
Apple update Posted by Axel on 10/19/09
Guava Harvest Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 10/19/09
aronia berries Posted by Jesus Valdez on 10/18/09
Vanilla news Posted by Virgil on 10/18/09
Jakfruit care/Lychee care in winter . . . Posted by Brian on 10/18/09
avocado varieties Posted by Ed of Somis on 10/17/09
Anyone growing Wodyetia? Foxtail Palm Posted by Brendan on 10/17/09
Drosophila suzukii. Destroying my crops Posted by Axel on 10/16/09
Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata) Posted by Michael, Pacifica, sz17 on 10/16/09
Tropical evening Posted by Axel on 10/15/09
Myrica rubra in the Bay Area? Posted by Brian on 10/15/09
Syagrus coronata produces delicious nuts ... Posted by Marc on 10/15/09
Can you guys send some rain? Posted by Twan on 10/14/09
citrus psyllid Posted by William (Los Angeles) on 10/14/09
free jack fruit seedlings Posted by xochilt miranda on 10/14/09
The Morning After Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 10/14/09
Scale insects- please help Posted by Donald on 10/14/09
Getting Pepino Melon to fruit . . . Posted by Brian on 10/13/09
hoping for rain.... Posted by Ed of Somis on 10/13/09
Saurauia Madrensis Posted by Jane on 10/11/09
mango Posted by Joe on 10/10/09
Mail Order Source for Sapote Suebelle or Vernon Posted by Mulberry Man on 10/10/09
Picture of storm barreling down onto California - how to prepare Posted by Axel on 10/10/09
traveling to san diego and rosarito mexico Posted by ronald on 10/10/09
Propagating Strawberry Tree . . . Posted by Brian on 10/09/09
Goji berries Posted by Rodney on 10/09/09
Apples Posted by johanna on 10/09/09
Anyone order a Chinese Mombin from Oregon Exotics Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 10/09/09
Date Plum worth trying? Posted by Brian on 10/09/09
Wampi Posted by Brian on 10/08/09
More treasure from SoCal- Lucma! Posted by JohnValenzuela Novato,CA SunsetZ18-17 on 10/08/09
Serious High winds, and up to 8" rain in the SC mountains!!!??? Posted by JohnValenzuela Novato,CA SunsetZ16-17 on 10/08/09
Australian fruit tasting Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 10/08/09
Transplanting my Guava tree Posted by Joey Allen on 10/08/09
PEAR TREES....varieties-moths Posted by Ed of Somis on 10/07/09
A Hass Avocado Problem Posted by Joe on 10/06/09
Pawpaws! Posted by John Valenzuela Novato,CA SunsetZ16-17 on 10/06/09
Whats the best blood orange for moderate summer areas? Posted by Brendan on 10/06/09
First El Nino storm lurking around the corner Posted by Axel on 10/05/09
Drought Tolerant Fruit Trees Posted by Peter in Corralitos, Ca on 10/05/09
Sunchokes/Jerusalem artichokes - fart food? Posted by Axel on 10/04/09
Finance department Posted by Jennifer Osickame on 10/03/09
Non-Cherimoya Annona sp. Posted by Brian on 10/03/09
Which jujube is this? Posted by Rodney on 10/03/09
Possible first frost of the season Sunday AM Posted by Axel on 10/03/09
Beurre Superfin pear Posted by Axel on 10/03/09
Wanted: Brugmansia sanguinea cultivars Posted by Michael, Pacifica, sz17 on 10/02/09
hand pollinating cherimoyas? Posted by Franz on 10/02/09
White sapotes Posted by Axel on 9/30/09
Samoan Tsunami effects? Posted by John Valenzuela Novato,CA SunsetZ16-17 on 9/30/09
apple ripening Posted by Al on 9/30/09
Chico Sapote Posted by Twan on 9/29/09
Green Sapote / Bearing Posted by abyssquick on 9/29/09
Kangaroo Apple question Posted by Brian on 9/28/09
NEW GUINEA FICUS DAMAROPSIS Posted by Jack Mino on 9/28/09
care of pawpaw seedlings Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 9/28/09
white sapote seeds Posted by LeVelle T. Henry on 9/28/09
Guava dropping in the heat Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 9/28/09
Fresh Palm Dates at Milk Pail Market in Mtn View Posted by daxin on 9/27/09
Growing custard apples Posted by Phil (Australia) on 9/25/09
Question about bringing seeds into CA Posted by Brian on 9/25/09
Best weather in the world to grow ... Posted by Marc Camargo on 9/25/09
Sunscald Posted by george on 9/25/09
Lindcove citrus tasting series, begins tomorrow Posted by John Valenzuela, Novato CA, Sunset z16-17 on 9/24/09
Sugar apples Posted by Henry on 9/24/09
Will an avocado tree grow and produce fruit .... Posted by Marc on 9/24/09
Anna apple blooming Posted by John zone 9b Topanga, Ca on 9/23/09
White Sapote CV Posted by george on 9/21/09
Singing the praises of the Cara Cara navel Posted by Axel on 9/21/09
Growing Mango in San Jose, CA Posted by Emily on 9/20/09
Massive heat wave on the way Posted by Axel on 9/20/09
Looking for White Sapote seeds Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 9/19/09
Seeds Posted by Brian on 9/18/09
Jackfruit questiuons again. Posted by Brian on 9/18/09
Jackfruit questiuons again. Posted by Brian on 9/18/09
Continuing the Cider theme Posted by Nigel (NZ) on 9/17/09
Fuyu persimon Posted by Twan on 9/16/09
Which is the best Cherimoya for L.A? Posted by Will LA on 9/15/09
First batch of hard apple cider a success! Posted by Axel on 9/15/09
Avocado trees Posted by Bob Campos on 9/15/09
Granada pomegranate, does your seem like a sad imitation Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 9/15/09
When to pick Mexicola Grande? Posted by Kurt Mize on 9/14/09
Half inch of rain - preview of el niсo winter? Posted by Axel on 9/14/09
Merbert's Golden Pippin tasting Posted by Merbert on 9/13/09
"Last Chance" peach Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 9/13/09
Is this a soil-born virus? Posted by Merbert on 9/11/09
Bulk Fertilizer Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 9/10/09
Leaf damage on bananas, paw paw and persimmon Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 9/10/09
What time of the year?.... Posted by Adrian21 on 9/07/09
Thevetia-yellow oleander Posted by Twan on 9/07/09
Beautiful (and tasty) new apple for me- Cinnamon Spice Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 9/07/09
disease resistant table grapes Posted by ari on 9/06/09
Durian Fruit Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 9/06/09
What palms are these? Posted by Brendan on 9/06/09
Jackfruit in winter question Posted by Brian on 9/05/09
Dred Aronia Berries Posted by Eve on 9/05/09
Looking for Breadfruit Posted by Ja'nice on 9/05/09
Paper Mulch Posted by Peter/Corralitos on 9/03/09
guava tree Posted by Mark on 9/02/09
Seeds of rare plants Posted by MM THOMAS on 9/02/09
Cleaning the greenhouse. Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 8/30/09
Anyone else hotter then reported the last two days? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 8/30/09
Michelias keep on blooming Posted by Merbert on 8/30/09
cocoa trees Posted by Joe Bellanti on 8/30/09
Gwens/Idaho Posted by Martin Weber on 8/30/09
Avocado rot Posted by William Los Angeles on 8/29/09
extreme heat Posted by George on 8/29/09
citrus thorns and grafts Posted by carlo on 8/29/09
Star Fruit Observation Posted by Brian on 8/28/09
soil amendment.... Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/27/09
Pineapple Guava Tree/bush Posted by Linda Svehla on 8/27/09
Figs for Berkeley? Posted by daniel on 8/25/09
Anyone else notice Migrating Geese yet Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 8/25/09
Oro Negro Avocado Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 8/24/09
Avocado....persea mite Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/24/09
Went to Ong's nursery..:-) Posted by ajaysr5 on 8/23/09
Atemoya Posted by Bass on 8/22/09
Warmest Ocean Temperatures in Over a Century + El Nino = ? Posted by Parsec on 8/21/09
Infor on growing out Miracle Fruit Posted by Scotty in A.G. on 8/20/09
Adina....low chill apple Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/20/09
Great time had by all at Festival of Fruit!! Posted by Scotty in A.G. on 8/19/09
First Mutsus of the season Posted by Merbert on 8/19/09
How to pollinate dragon fruit? Posted by Jet Heng on 8/19/09
Pricking out papaya seedlings Posted by Merbert on 8/18/09
Asian Pear gone bad :( Posted by Twan on 8/18/09
clay soil....product answer??? Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/18/09
Aronia Berries Posted by Terri on 8/15/09
cherimoya Posted by Joe Bellanti on 8/14/09
Lockheed fire Posted by Steve in Brookings on 8/14/09
cherimoya scion wood/grafting in southern ca Posted by Rodney Cerritos, CA on 8/13/09
Hi, I'm looking for places to buy scion... Posted by John Oyler on 8/12/09
4 Steve in Brookings: Avocado in Harbor, OR Posted by Marc on 8/12/09
Help needed for elderly fruit gardener Posted by Merbert on 8/11/09
Retired Posted by Phil Bliss on 8/11/09
chamaedorea glasucifolia sunlight? Posted by Roger in Olympia wa 8b on 8/11/09
My soil is shallow ... Posted by Marc on 8/11/09
Summer Apple tasting results Posted by Axel on 8/10/09
Surinam Cherry Pollination Posted by Guava Man on 8/09/09
Open Polination...mixed parentage??? Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/09/09
Northern California Mango Update Posted by tammysf on 8/09/09
Bananna planting and fruit tree order Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 8/09/09
AXEL BY ANY CHANCE DO YOU HAVE CRYRYMOYAS SEEDS Posted by RONALD on 8/09/09
Mango in so.cal Posted by Adrian21 on 8/08/09
What is this avocado? Posted by jude24 on 8/08/09
Banana update:) Posted by Jason on 8/08/09
Persimon recomendation Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 8/08/09
Rambutan Posted by Brian on 8/08/09
Rubber Mulch Tree Ring Posted by Twan on 8/07/09
storing apples for flavor Posted by ellen on 8/07/09
Sometimes it's hard to remember the rain Posted by Jason on 8/07/09
Do pepper stems root? Posted by Brian on 8/07/09
Festival of fruit.. Posted by Sheila Bailey on 8/06/09
Festival of fruit.. Posted by Sheila Bailey on 8/06/09
Low chill cherry Posted by ari on 8/06/09
lime sulphur spray Posted by gert on 8/06/09
q. for Tom Posted by Ben on 8/06/09
Cherimoya (san jose area) Posted by Steve on 8/06/09
HLB positive Asian citrus psyllid found in California! Posted by Aaron D. on 8/06/09
Low chill apple advice... Posted by Ed of Somis on 8/06/09
Montrose Apricot? Posted by John S on 8/05/09
Festival of Fruit next weekend Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 8/04/09
just one more reason you central coasters are lucky Posted by Ethan-Bakesfield 9/9 on 8/04/09
quetzal Posted by alder on 8/03/09
SOLANUM QUITOENSE FRUIT Posted by carlo on 8/03/09
So what about Avocados (toxic) Posted by Jason on 8/02/09
Cherry Rootstock Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 8/02/09
saveh pomergranates Posted by Jane on 8/02/09
why are the small avocados dropping off the tree? Posted by bill and debra lombardo on 8/02/09
Picked up some stuff today. Posted by Brian on 8/01/09
quinoa Posted by steve from santa ana on 7/31/09
FYI - Pitaya Festival in Irvine, CA Posted by HarveyC on 7/30/09
How many different things can you graft on quince. Posted by Brian on 7/30/09
Spring time!! Posted by Jason on 7/30/09
A new very low chill apple cultivar for Southern California Posted by Axel on 7/29/09
Banana plants Posted by NJC on 7/29/09
Record breaking heat in PNW today Posted by Roger on 7/29/09
Leaf curl resistant peaches? Posted by Lav on 7/29/09
Apples and Cancer Posted by Axel on 7/28/09
Star Apple Posted by Anthony on 7/28/09
Everything that is wrong with the Modern Fruit industry Posted by Axel on 7/28/09
Pineapple guava pollination Posted by NJC on 7/28/09
Satsuma - Cracking - Need help Posted by Mulberry Man on 7/27/09
"Subtropical" decidious fruit Posted by Axel on 7/27/09
Summer plum lineup - Pineapple flavored "Howard's miracle" Posted by Axel on 7/27/09
Mango leaves Posted by Lingam on 7/27/09
Heat wave and peaches Posted by Roger in Olympia on 7/27/09
Tropical superfood: the guava Posted by Axel on 7/26/09
Starfruit implicated in yet another neurotoxin Posted by Axel on 7/26/09
Would like advise on best white apricot/nectarine Posted by Jdiaz on 7/25/09
Guava - Ruby Supreme vs. Ruby X - Same Guava ? Posted by Guava Man on 7/25/09
Seeds Posted by August de los Reyes on 7/25/09
Ficus Damaropsis Posted by max on 7/25/09
I had no idea Anna was such a pretty red apple! Posted by Axel on 7/24/09
Trinidad, CA vs. Harbor, OR How does the other differ? Posted by Marc on 7/24/09
Any nursery selling Eucalyptus sp? Posted by Jdiaz on 7/24/09
seeds please ! Posted by August de los Reyes on 7/23/09
Disillusioned with exotic fruit Posted by Axel on 7/23/09
Mother's Day Swarm - 2 times Posted by Doris Melott on 7/23/09
Mother's Day Swarm twiced Posted by Doris Melott on 7/23/09
Mother's Day Swarm-2 times Posted by Doris Melott on 7/23/09
Mother's Day Swarm-2 times Posted by Doris Melott on 7/23/09
Garden Lime Posted by Twan on 7/22/09
Golden Horn Tree Posted by John Ratliff on 7/22/09
over-irrigating and fruit size rant Posted by Steve in Brookings on 7/22/09
Polyembryonic Mango Posted by Rodney Cerritos, CA on 7/22/09
Avocado grafting question Posted by Brian on 7/21/09
Question about weeding out seedlings. Posted by Brian on 7/21/09
Purple Tomatillo question Posted by Brian on 7/21/09
William's pride Apple - go PRI! Posted by Axel on 7/20/09
Plants are loving the heat! Posted by Jdiaz on 7/20/09
Apple Scions Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 7/20/09
It's now a fact: El Nino is here and intensifying Posted by Axel on 7/20/09
Summer peach lineup Posted by Axel on 7/20/09
Looking for a Namwah pup... Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 7/19/09
deformed mango leaves Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 7/19/09
Weather Posted by Anthony on 7/19/09
black tipped stems Posted by April on 7/18/09
new grower Posted by troilyn on 7/18/09
Report from Trip to Jalisco, Mx Posted by Steve from Santa Ana on 7/18/09
any pictures of cheremoyas after hand poliinatio Posted by RONALD on 7/17/09
Fuji Apple- Low chill??? Posted by ED on 7/17/09
The most delicious Summer pear Posted by Axel on 7/16/09
Summer pruning Posted by Muzaffar Athar on 7/16/09
Horwarthia ID needed. Posted by Roger in Olympia on 7/15/09
tasty but expensive Posted by RONALD on 7/14/09
10 yards of compost in the driveway Posted by Merbert on 7/14/09
Breadfruit source Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 7/14/09
Taste of Lapageria fruits ... Posted by Marc on 7/13/09
Gwen Avocado Posted by Jason on 7/13/09
Tony Posted by Need some pics of ice cream bean and leaves high res on 7/12/09
Typical Northland day Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 7/12/09
At last - mcdill white sapotes Posted by Axel on 7/12/09
Los Angeles Water Posted by Don on 7/12/09
Guava trees Posted by Duke in the Caribbean on 7/12/09
New tropical garden completed. Posted by Roger in Olympia, WA 8b on 7/10/09
Updated ENSO status falg to El Nino Posted by Axel on 7/10/09
Mariposa Plum Problem Posted by Patsy on 7/10/09
Great Tree Pictures Posted by George on 7/09/09
Lapageria fruits Posted by Randy on 7/09/09
Are my Apple trees flushing now? Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 7/09/09
another eggplant question Posted by Brian on 7/08/09
currants/gooseberries Posted by Brian on 7/08/09
Cherimoya tree pics Posted by Rodney Cerritos, CA on 7/07/09
Babaco seeds Posted by Fabio on 7/07/09
Need a smart solution Posted by Merbert on 7/06/09
a few notes on 44 varieties of stone fruit tasted today at Andy's Orchard. Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 7/06/09
Bird repellants Posted by Axel on 7/05/09
Better root structure in containers- are specialized pots worth it? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 7/04/09
Bearing fruit and planting Posted by Nate on 7/04/09
Where's the fragrance? Posted by Merbert on 7/04/09
What's ripe in your garden? Posted by Axel on 7/03/09
how to tell the difference between white sapote (C. edulis) and yellow sapote (C. tetrameria)? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 7/02/09
Summer pruning of stone fruit trees Posted by Merbert on 7/02/09
Fig Sex Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 7/02/09
blackberry dry cells Posted by doug alder on 7/02/09
where to buy smaller banana plants in San Diego County? Posted by Zach T. on 7/02/09
Is it a Paw Paw seedling Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 7/01/09
Papya Posted by Twan on 7/01/09
AngelCot in Trader Joes Mtn View Posted by Daxin on 6/30/09
Fireblight prevention Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 6/30/09
Swarms of Green June Bugs Posted by Angela Nixa,Missouri on 6/30/09
Grafting tape Posted by George on 6/26/09
korean persimmon Posted by Al on 6/26/09
Anyone know of a nursery that ships Cherimoya's? Posted by John on 6/25/09
If I bury part of cherimoya trunk .... Posted by Marc on 6/25/09
Mulberry Varieties - Favorite ??? Posted by Mulberry Man on 6/25/09
Dealing with fireblight Posted by Axel on 6/24/09
Fig Germination Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 6/24/09
Grafting loquat...when, what, how Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 6/24/09
Mangos or Bananas for Tracy, CA? Posted by Denece on 6/24/09
Bromeiliad question Posted by Roger Olympia 8b on 6/24/09
"PRIDE" peaches....varieties Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/23/09
got a big jackfruit..what to do now Posted by Tony on 6/22/09
Banana thermometer Posted by Nigel (NZ) on 6/22/09
Is it worth waiting for 11 years... Posted by Axel on 6/22/09
Which Cherimoya is this? Posted by Rodney on 6/21/09
Most Papaya grafts died again Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 6/21/09
White Sapote Posted by George on 6/21/09
Cherry tour/tasting today at Andy's orchard Posted by marion on 6/20/09
PASSIFLORA Ligularis Posted by Laurent Coscoy on 6/19/09
Oca Collapse Posted by Randy on 6/19/09
I Need ideas for Successive ripening Avocado and Atemoya trees.... Posted by Mike on 6/19/09
Mammey Sapote = sweet potato X sapodilla Posted by Axel on 6/18/09
Mexicola Avocado Tree Posted by Darrell on 6/18/09
what is the difference?... Posted by ajaysr5 on 6/17/09
Planting buckets, the score! Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 6/17/09
Look what I have ;) Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 6/17/09
Birds intent on destroying every last fruit in my orchard Posted by Axel on 6/17/09
Another mulch question Posted by Peter from Corralitos on 6/17/09
Kwai muk, Artocarpus lingnanensis A. hypargyraeus , A. hypargyraea Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 6/17/09
Tropical fruit orgy - jackfruit and mammey sapotes Posted by Axel on 6/16/09
Iochroma australis fruiting Posted by Merbert on 6/16/09
Keeping tomatoes and eggplant alive question Posted by Brian on 6/16/09
Coffee - Who knew? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 6/16/09
Jackfruit Posted by Kurt Mize on 6/16/09
jackfruit seed question Posted by Brian on 6/15/09
LaVerne problems - is there a solution? Posted by Merbert on 6/15/09
Cheremoya no leaves yet Posted by Tony Lans on 6/15/09
Thank you Axel for hosting the tour yesterday Posted by Daxin on 6/15/09
Great Tour, Axel Posted by Peter from Corralitos on 6/15/09
where can I find Honey Jar jujube plant? Posted by zunaid on 6/15/09
Apple Tree- codling moths !!! Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/15/09
USDA Parlier Station Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 6/15/09
Basic avocado grafting? Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 6/14/09
how/when to pinch baby mangos off tree Posted by tammysf on 6/13/09
cherimoyas blooming Posted by RONALD on 6/13/09
Bird attack Posted by Heyoehkah on 6/12/09
extreme espalier Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 6/12/09
Winter Banana Update Posted by Jason on 6/11/09
michelia alba flowering Posted by Tony on 6/11/09
Cherimoya dwarfing question Posted by Brian on 6/10/09
Butia Eriospatha x Syagrus romanzoffiana var. "Santa Catarina" Posted by James on 6/10/09
Ocean temps up to 60F, climate change? Posted by Axel on 6/10/09
Growing in So Florida Posted by Jeannie on 6/10/09
Tour of the Cloudforest Orchards this weekend Posted by Axel on 6/10/09
How about some help identifying this one? When flowering, exstreamly fragerant. Posted by How about some help identifying this one? on 6/09/09
Dragon Fruit Posted by Brian on 6/09/09
Miracle fruit dying? Posted by greg on 6/09/09
Best mango bargain of the year Posted by Merbert on 6/09/09
Anyone able to grow an Elberta Peach in the LA area? Posted by Rick F. on 6/09/09
Super dwarf white sapote Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 6/08/09
Green Sapote seedlings Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 6/08/09
Randia Fitzalanii/Native Gardenia/Yellow Mangosteen Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 6/08/09
USDA and Scion Posted by George on 6/08/09
Anybody want a plumeria ? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 6/08/09
Fig recomendations Posted by Brian on 6/06/09
Tiliacora triandra (suong sam) source? Posted by Tony on 6/06/09
fruit tastings 6th & 14th CRFG Posted by marion on 6/06/09
Apples from Australia Posted by Axel on 6/05/09
What just happened!"!?!!? Posted by Jason on 6/04/09
Fox tail palms Posted by Peter Redding CA on 6/03/09
Tree Vigor Posted by Geoge on 6/03/09
erratic leaf out...and fruit thinning Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/03/09
thanks Posted by Brian on 6/02/09
Incredible Cherries!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Axel on 6/01/09
containerized mango training Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 6/01/09
Last Robinsonellas Posted by Glen on 5/31/09
Chileflora seeds? Posted by Randy on 5/31/09
Maihuenia poeppigii? Posted by Randy on 5/31/09
June gloom in Southern California Posted by Axel on 5/31/09
Jackfruit orgy Posted by Axel on 5/30/09
azarole.. Posted by Sheila Bailey on 5/30/09
daxin: portfolio Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/30/09
Papaya TR Hovey Posted by Brett on 5/30/09
curse of high latitude (tomorrow weatherforecast). Posted by Ben on 5/30/09
gracias amigo john valenzuela Posted by RONALD on 5/29/09
Craving Indonesian Mango, wanting to grow my own tree please help! Posted by Chiara on 5/29/09
sun requirements during dormancy? Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/29/09
Cherry x Plum hybrid Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 5/28/09
Searching for fruit without spam! Posted by Axel on 5/27/09
Durian heaven Posted by Virgil on 5/27/09
Your gardening blog/website Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/27/09
Anyone else enjoying their own home grown Cherries? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 5/27/09
Opinions on Fuschia Berries Posted by Brian on 5/26/09
Fresh Jackfruit & seeds Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/26/09
oca and ulloco stem cuttings and maybe root cuttings Posted by randy on 5/26/09
citrus problem Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/26/09
Can you identify this tree? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 5/26/09
Image posting test: Blood oranges Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 5/26/09
update on sulking mango Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/25/09
image posting? Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/25/09
syzygium jambos or rose apple tree Posted by Linda on 5/25/09
any idea where to find red lime bud wood or trees in CA? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/24/09
Epi season begins Posted by Merbert on 5/24/09
Update on delicious oranges Posted by Axel on 5/23/09
cherimoya trees source Posted by Ed Self Katy, Texas on 5/23/09
timatayo mango tree Posted by Rosa on 5/23/09
toptropics has mangosteen plants for sale Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/21/09
Mulch Part 2 Posted by Peter/Corralitos on 5/21/09
North Bay Nuseries recommendations? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/21/09
looking for 'assam orange' ginger Posted by Derek Morris on 5/21/09
A VERY BIG MANGO TREE Posted by RONALD on 5/21/09
Size container for seedling Lychee/Mango Posted by Brian on 5/20/09
Holiday avocado has never bloomed Posted by Donald on 5/20/09
Can you ID this fruit? Posted by gino45 on 5/20/09
Currants - red, black and white Posted by Athina Geordin on 5/19/09
Mulch Posted by peterincorralitos on 5/19/09
Peach Curly Leaf Posted by Kipper on 5/19/09
spider mites? Posted by greg on 5/18/09
Cherimoya Flowers Posted by George on 5/18/09
Rare fruit Growers- Need advice - Posted by Michael on 5/18/09
Robinsonella anyone? Posted by Glen on 5/18/09
Leavens Hass Avocado Posted by Axel on 5/18/09
avocado seed experiment Posted by ed on 5/17/09
Pineapple Guava losing leaves Posted by Fred on 5/16/09
Mullberries Posted by Axel on 5/16/09
Trade: Selma Cherimoya Posted by Axel on 5/16/09
IGO Fig Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 5/16/09
doughnut peach Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/16/09
Oranges, tangerines, groundcovers for Santa Cruz near beach Posted by Diana Magor on 5/15/09
Green Sapote Seedlings Posted by George on 5/15/09
Off line discussion of guavas brought on line; this is the best place to discuss. Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 5/14/09
Cherry Prinsepia? Posted by John S on 5/14/09
Desperately Seeking Avos Posted by Charles on 5/14/09
Illicium verum source? Posted by Nathan Viengkham on 5/14/09
Lychee seed tips. Posted by Brian on 5/14/09
Cherimoya cutting question Posted by Brian on 5/14/09
questions about white fruit mulberies Posted by Miguel (Portugal) on 5/14/09
My Cherimoya is ALIVE! Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/13/09
Looking for unusual Berberis spp. Posted by Dave on Orcas Island, WA on 5/13/09
My cherimoya harvest Posted by Axel on 5/13/09
Fino De Jete is flowering Posted by William on 5/13/09
Bay area tropics Posted by Roger Olympia 8b on 5/12/09
Ripe Apricots Posted by Kern in Newman on 5/12/09
Can anyone identify this? Posted by Merbert on 5/12/09
Anybody ever use soil moisture meter? Posted by don on 5/12/09
ginormous chorisia speciosa Posted by john on 5/11/09
Drip systems? Posted by Richard Primbs on 5/11/09
michelia alba status Posted by Tony on 5/11/09
BIRD PROBLEMS...How to discourage Posted by Ed on 5/10/09
what to do with jackfruit seeds Posted by Tony on 5/10/09
grafting loquat and jujube Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/09/09
What else to grow from seed? Posted by Brian on 5/09/09
Late season grafts Posted by Axel on 5/08/09
rare fruit sale Posted by mikeyinfla on 5/08/09
Avocado leaf drop Posted by Ed of Somis, Ca on 5/08/09
Persimmon woes Posted by George on 5/07/09
Neat edibles exhibit in SF opens today Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 5/07/09
Does anyone have Jubaea x Butia palms? Posted by Roger In Olymia 8b on 5/07/09
Any Omega grafting tool owners out there... Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 5/07/09
Plant rue to promote cherimoya pollination Posted by Marc on 5/06/09
grapefruit variety Posted by Ed on 5/06/09
perils of gardening Posted by Ben on 5/06/09
capulins already bloom this year? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/05/09
diluted urine = acidic or alkaline? Posted by Loquat_Squat on 5/05/09
HELP!!!!!!!!!! MY LILAC IS DYING??? Posted by Loquat_Squat on 5/05/09
leaf curl - rain Posted by Twan on 5/05/09
Is this a fool's errand? Posted by Merbert on 5/05/09
The weather has gone mad! Posted by Axel on 5/04/09
Street Trees Posted by George on 5/04/09
Pre-fruit (aka flowers) Posted by Brian on 5/04/09
Stewart vs. Jim Avocado varieties Posted by Ed on 5/04/09
Looking for Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex de Borja on 5/04/09
Looking for Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex on 5/04/09
Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex on 5/04/09
necta-plum Posted by Kerry on 5/04/09
Pollinator for Passiflora x exoniensis? Posted by randy on 5/03/09
Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) in a pot Posted by randy on 5/02/09
Taste Opinions: Mexicola/Mexicola Grande/Bacon Posted by Charles on 5/02/09
How do I get rid of aloe mite? Posted by Jdiaz on 5/02/09
Spraying for fireblight scab and brown rot Posted by Axel on 5/02/09
New to Tamarillo plants. Posted by Brian Thornton on 5/01/09
My pineapples are blooming Posted by Richard Primbs on 5/01/09
Dwarf Tree question (Jackfruit/Longan) Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Productive day and two questions Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Avocado repotting advice. Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Guavas in the Central Valley Posted by Steve on 4/30/09
Citrus cross mandarinxgrapefruit=mandalo Posted by Scotty in A.G. on 4/30/09
Sabal riverside Posted by Nelson on 4/29/09
where to plant blueberry bushes? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 4/29/09
Dormant apple/plum scions? Posted by Jay on 4/29/09
Major rain storm on the way Posted by Axel on 4/29/09
Cape Gooseberry Posted by susanna on 4/28/09
Tips on Using this Board Posted by George on 4/28/09
Soldier beetles going to town Posted by Axel on 4/27/09
Is T-budding temperate fruits best with green wood or is dormant stuff ok? Posted by Brendan on 4/27/09
Some pics of my seedlings Posted by Brian on 4/27/09
Pineapple Guava Posted by Gail on 4/27/09
Glenn Mango tree Posted by Raj on 4/27/09
The seedless loquat Posted by Xie Zhou on 4/26/09
potted citrus Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/26/09
Woodlake Botanical Gardens Posted by William on 4/26/09
Sunset zone vs. Tacsonias (or other Passifloras) Posted by randy on 4/25/09
Street Palms Posted by George on 4/25/09
Passion vines in Southern California Posted by John on 4/25/09
Cherry - Sweet/Sour Interspecies Hybrid Posted by Don Eden on 4/25/09
Pepino Dulce from seed/another Star Fruit question Posted by Brian on 4/24/09
What do you think of Cactus Jungle? Posted by Peter Redding CA on 4/24/09
kava kava (Piper methysticum) Posted by greg on 4/24/09
Passiflora mollissima Posted by John on 4/24/09
fertilizing with old coffee? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 4/23/09
Australian finger lime in the ground? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 4/23/09
balding pineapple guava Posted by Don on 4/23/09
Oranges; San Mateo at 92 Posted by alansanmateo on 4/22/09
Aloe arborescens sun exposure question Posted by Ryan on 4/22/09
Holiday Avacado/Manilla Mango opinions Posted by Brian on 4/22/09
Syagrus comosa Posted by Steve in Brookings on 4/22/09
Pineapple guavas in San Diego ... Posted by Sherry on 4/22/09
Controlling brown rot with milk spray Posted by Axel on 4/21/09
Assessing the heat damage. Posted by George on 4/21/09
Persimmons in the cool... Posted by Forrest on 4/21/09
Lessons learned about tropical apples Posted by Axel on 4/20/09
Food and Sustainability Posted by Steve on 4/20/09
Came across this Spreadsheet Posted by George on 4/20/09
freaky weather...OMG.... Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/20/09
pot size for flowering a dwarf banana? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 4/20/09
Plant coexistence Posted by Merbert on 4/20/09
Aussie finger limes Posted by Phil (Australia) on 4/20/09
Greywater nutrients Posted by Merbert on 4/19/09



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