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#183303 - 02/18/08 02:48 PM I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches
Pinkhorseofcourse Offline
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Does anyone have any tips for me? And am I too far North to grow Peaches? I hope not!!
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#183328 - 02/18/08 03:41 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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Pinkhorseofcourse

I planted a Gala apple seed r from the apple I was eating.. Last spring.. The tree is almost 3 feet tall now ..Outside.. Wont be true but will be fun to watch......

Your not too far north.. Those grow better there than they do in Penna.
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#183336 - 02/18/08 03:59 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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Oh sweet!! I love Gala apples.. and peaches!! What did you mean your apple tree won't be true? It won't produce apples?? Why not?? What other fruit trees could I consider?? Where is a good resource.. to buy them from?? How exciting!! Yay!
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#183347 - 02/18/08 04:15 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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I meant they would cheat on you >............

What that means......They will not be the exact apple you would get from the Original Gala tree if you bought it ........

I am zone 5 and upper Ohio is zone 5 .. What town are you in?

YOu can purchase all of those apples and peaches for zone 5.. Do you have a nursery near?

I have apple trees but guess their too late.Meaning winter apples are late apples.

You can do it .
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#183355 - 02/18/08 04:30 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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hahaha.. cheat on me..

Hmm.. so it wouldn't be the same kind of Gala apple? Is that because you planted it from a seed? If I buy a Gala apple tree, will I get apples like the ones I buy now?? This is very confusing..

I am near Cambridge.. in Guernsey county. And I am not sure if I have a nursery near here that deals in trees or not.. I suppose I should do some checking.. when is the best time to buy/plant fruit trees??

Gala Apples, Peaches.. is there anything else that would do well here?
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#183363 - 02/18/08 04:43 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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i looked up Cambridge......Your closer to West Virginia.

Your about the same as us.. You can grow grapes real well.....Blueberrys, stawberrys, pears ,apples , apricots maybe.. Mine always freeze..

i have a Musser Nursery catalog ......here in Penna.. They will send you one if you ask.. Just type in Mussers int the google.

I will check my book 2 maro and tell you more.

They are a good one.
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#183412 - 02/18/08 05:55 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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Yeah, my daughter and I had talked about some grapes.. I will check out that catalog! Thanks...
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#183416 - 02/18/08 05:59 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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I do order stuff from Gurneys also......

They replace if they dont grow..
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#183429 - 02/18/08 06:08 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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I think all my catalogs subscriptions ran out.. unless they just haven't sent them yet.. is it too early?? Maybe I should hit some websites and request new ones..

What are some others you recommend?? Thanks!!
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#183435 - 02/18/08 06:14 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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Mine are most here ......catalogs must be about 10.
http://www.cheapseeds.com

I try to stick with the cheapest postage......
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#183436 - 02/18/08 06:14 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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i recieved several catalogs about a month ago, you should have already recieved some by now!
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#183442 - 02/18/08 06:19 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: reopenguin]
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Hi Reo!! Hmm.. darn.. I guess I better hit the websites.. man.. that is a pain too! Thanks for those ideas Dodge..
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#183447 - 02/18/08 06:31 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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Does cheapseeds.com have a catalog, or is it just online ordering.. ?? hehe..I think I am just not seeing the request catalog link..
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#183539 - 02/19/08 01:51 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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Try these.....both in and around Gettysburg area, in Adams County, Pa.........big apple country. Have bought from both and been very happy



Boyer Nurseries

http://www.boyernerseries.com



Adams County Nursery

http://www.acnursery.com

Good luck
Carol

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#183577 - 02/19/08 04:39 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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 Originally Posted By: Pinkhorseofcourse
Does cheapseeds.com have a catalog, or is it just online ordering.. ?? hehe..I think I am just not seeing the request catalog link..

No catalog

Order on line........
Probably saves money that way.
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#183578 - 02/19/08 04:40 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: flowergirlcfc]
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 Originally Posted By: flowergirlcfc
Try these.....both in and around Gettysburg area, in Adams County, Pa.........big apple country. Have bought from both and been very happy



Boyer Nurseries

http://www.boyernerseries.com



Adams County Nursery

http://www.acnursery.com

Good luck
Carol


Thanks for the sites Carol..
will check them out later..
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#183585 - 02/19/08 06:03 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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I've never had alot of luck with those mail order places. I got a couple trees last year from Lowes and even one of those I think is dead
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#183633 - 02/19/08 08:10 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: suzydaze]
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Hmm.. I probably wouldn't order fruit trees thru the mail either.. IF I can help it at all. I will just have to see what is available locally.. or close anyway. lol I know of one place that I have never been to.. I don't know if they offer fruit trees or not.. and even if they do, they may not have what I am looking for.. I may HAVE to do the mail order thing I guess after considering what I have around here to work with.
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#185351 - 02/24/08 12:17 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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If you want some Gala apple trees from seeds, get seeds of two different varieties; one as a rootstock & one as a scion. Grow both seedlings & get a bud from the scion & graft it onto the rootstock. Hopefully, the bud will grow. After a couple years of training, you'll have a Gala apple tree.Good Growing!!
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#185378 - 02/24/08 05:26 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: emdeGardener2]
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It wont be true ......
If your going to do all that......Buy a good one.
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#185529 - 02/24/08 12:53 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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My backyard's has so many trees, I can't plant anymore or they'll shade my garden.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

P.S. My backyard is of medium size-I don't live in a subdivision.


Edited by emdeGardener2 (02/24/08 12:56 PM)
Edit Reason: forgot something
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#185553 - 02/24/08 01:33 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: emdeGardener2]
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Do you need fire wood?
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#185566 - 02/24/08 01:59 PM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: dodge]
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I live about a quarter mile from the city limits of Merced. I have enough firewood to last a year. I can stay warm since I'm overweight, my boby will use up fat to keep me warm.I better lose some weight.
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#185889 - 02/25/08 09:39 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: emdeGardener2]
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LOL @ Dodge.. I need firewood!! That is our sole source of heat!!

I have been looking at Gala apple trees on a couple different sites and it says to pollinate with a Golden Delicious.. I don't really WANT a Golden Delicious.. =( Is that my only option.

I haven't researched the Peach trees yet.. I figure I need to get a good grasp on the Apple trees first.. and I came up with the idea to do Blackberry bushes too.. hehe.. but that is a different thread!
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#185902 - 02/25/08 09:59 AM Re: I would like some fruit trees.. Gala Apples, Peaches [Re: Pinkhorseofcourse]
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our walmart hass a tre that grows lemons limes orages and grapefruit i was setting out buds but it costed 49 bucks sp nope im not getting it
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