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Cherry tree

Cherry tree

The bright autumn colours of the wild cherry tree.
May 10, 2010
  autumn  cherry   
olmec
Autumn bounty

Autumn bounty

It's harvest time and wine is brewing. This year we got our first real crop of pumpkins, a few of which are pictured here. Also, impressive grape production resulted in 4 litres (7kg) of fermented fruit and an equal amount of cider. Winter is shaping up to be tasty.
May 18, 2013
  autumn  wine  pumpkin 
olmec
Feijoa

Feijoa

Common name   feijoa, pineapple guava
Botanical name   Acca sellowiana
Family   Myrtaceae
Flowers   Pink
Diameter   4.00
Height (m)   4
Forest layer   shrub
Drought tolerance  
Edible  
Evergreen  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Full sun
Tags     hedge  autumn  fruit 
Rating  
Propagation method   Graft
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Autumn

Autumn

Autumn is here and I couldn't resist making this autumn bouquet, combining flowers and leaves in an array of autumnal hues. It brings some nature into the house and gives a nice feeling of the seasons passing.
April 18, 2011
  autumn  flowers  leaves 

Autumn plant propagation

Date   April 15, 2017
Details   From Cuttings:
  • Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) – Hardwood cuttings root easily in moist soil.
  • Redcurrants (Ribes rubrum) – Similar to blackcurrants, easy to propagate in autumn.
  • Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) – Hardwood cuttings take well in cool conditions.
  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Grows well from hardwood cuttings.
  • Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late autumn.
  • Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) – Can be propagated from root or cane cuttings.
  • Figs (Ficus carica) – Hardwood cuttings root well when planted in well-draining soil.
  • Mulberries (Morus spp.) – Hardwood cuttings from dormant wood work best.
  • Pomegranates (Punica granatum) – Take cuttings from mature wood for best results.
  • Olives (Olea europaea) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can root in autumn in mild climates.
  • Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – Semi-hardwood cuttings root well in autumn.
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Best propagated from cuttings before frost arrives.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
By Division:
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Spreads easily, divide to control growth.
  • Mint (Mentha spp.) – Extremely vigorous; division helps manage spreading.
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) – Clumps can be split into smaller bunches.
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – Root cuttings or divisions work well.
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – Clumps can be divided to encourage more flowering plants.
  • Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – Large crowns can be divided for new plants.
  • Strawberries (Fragaria spp.) – Runners can be transplanted, or clumps divided.
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) – Tubers can be dug up and replanted.
  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) – Mature crowns can be split to establish new beds.
  • Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) – Easy to divide and replant.
  • Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) – A perennial green that benefits from division.
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Edible flowers and shoots, can be divided every few years.
  • Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) – Can be split and spread around food forest edges.
  • Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum) – Great nitrogen fixer, divides well in autumn.
  • Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) – Young fiddleheads are edible; spreads by rhizomes.
Available     March   April   May  
Tags     activity  plants  propagation  autumn 
Event type   Plant