I am going to take [another] chunk out of the lawn this week , extend/widen the bed around it and make room for 2 more fruit/apple trees.
I currently have 1 pear, 1 plum, 3 apples; Discovery, James Grieve and Queen Cox. All are young and havent fruited yet [I have brutally stopped them, it was hard tho]
So what to put in the new spots ? any recommendations that would do well in North West England. It is a pretty sheltered site, mostly in sun. One will have some currant bushes near/under it, these are already in place after they were 'adopted' from my brothers' garden when he moved !
Any suggestions for other things to plant underneath, sort of perma/forest style ? I am thinking of chard cos it is pretty colours, might put leeks under there as a temporary measure if they outgrow seed pots ! Maybe any strawberries if any left over from baskets/neighbour. Other salad, maybe herbs but I dont know what. Going to hit the garden center tomorrow.
Which new fruit trees ?
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Which new fruit trees ?
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Greengages? They are lovely fresh, make a fabulous plum tart, are good for jam and make a fine chutney.
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Re: Which new fruit trees ?
How about something a little different? I have both a medlar and a quince. Both fruit well here, not so sure how they would fare further north but both make lovely jams/preserves and are great for swapping for other produce. Both trees will grow big but can be pruned hard to keep them in check.
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Cherry?
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Re: Which new fruit trees ?
Went with another apple, Jupiter, and a Greengage. Definitely inspired by suggestions, so thanks for those. They have settled in nicely with some rhubarb, comfrey and blueberry underneath. Flowers to follow too in time.
Really dont think I have room for any more.....
Really dont think I have room for any more.....
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Just my opinion,love the greengage ,but plant it in a half barrel,go with the cherries,always Stella. BW
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I thought that blueberries would need a more acid soil than members of the rose family, so will be interested to hear what happens as I have my blueberries in a large pot of ericaceous compost
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