A very comprehensive and thorough course. Thanks so much Susan for a great introduction to home orchards and fruit tree care.
Hi again Julie, I just found this video, you might want to look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPHCyj14pes Now they are using a fancy stake purchased from stark bros, but I think it shows we...
Thank-you Susan, I really enjoyed this course and I will definitely use my new knowledge in my orchard.
Hi Julie, Good question! I usually put a stake about a foot or two away from the tree and I use Norm Herbert's method of tying it in a figure eight formation. Did I put that video in the course? ...
Hi Carol, I'm so sorry to hear that you have had trouble getting your eBook! Can you tell me what happens when you try to download it? What happens when you go to this address? https://gumroad.co...
Oh my gosh! That's so sad! They were a great company. As for green manure products, I think whiffletree nursery sells some green manure. My husband Cliff loves ordering seeds so i'll check with h...
Interesting point....So in Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard we don't use sticky traps. That's because it's a park and the local kids will probably remove them, throw them around etc. I do know...
Hi Susan, Glad the website problems is sorted out. Thanks very much for the response about removing buds. I had no idea that some trees would use buds for more than one year. I can see how trying...
Hi Roz! Sorry for the delay! We had a little website crisis yesterday that I was pre-occupied with. All good now. And to your question. And it's another great one. Some fruit trees, like apricots...
Hi Susan, That explanation certainly does help and is very interesting. I appreciate that you followed up with Maynard. I feel like I have a good understanding of this now. It is fascinating stuf...
Yes, what you have said makes perfect sense. In fact, I think I will forego the spiral tree wraps in favour of the latex paint. I am assuming that I would probably use interior latex paint becaus...
Hi Neil! You did get 100 percent on the quiz. Here is your answer: Specialist fruit tree nurseries are popular because they offer a wide selection of fruit tree varieties. What else makes their t...
Ok here's an update after talking to Maynard again. Think of it this way. People have different characters. Some are more agressive than others. Same with different root stocks etc. So your B118 ...
Your instincts are good! Yes, covering the graft is not a good thing. It leaves room for moisture and the tree can recover without it. Now, paint vs. spiral tree wraps. I'm happy with spiral tree...
Hi Roz, What a great question! I've just spoken to Maynard at Whiffletree and he's going to get back to me with more info. But in short, I have seen multiple sources online saying that if you cov...
Oh my goodness. Deer are a problem and your best answer is to fence them in! Here's a radio show to listen to about it: https://orchardpeople.com/episode-22-protecting-fruit-trees-from-deer/
Hi Sharon, Thanks for your message and congrats on finishing the course! Here are some answers for you: Wait till next spring to prune your trees. It's not a big deal that you didn't whip cut the...
No worries at all! It's easy to forget to click "complete" especially on the lessons that don't have quizzes. You're not the first one. :-) How did you enjoy the course? What will you use your ne...
Marj, you're good with your softcover book! So no need to download. Keep on going with your lessons!
I am loving the course so far! Trying to squeeze it in between my work and free time...I admit to procrastinating a bit haha!
In reply to jenna. Sorry Jenna! Not sure how that happened. I emailed Gene again. Hopefully this time it will get through to her! By...
Hi Gene, I hope you get this message! I wrote back and it went to someone else. In any case, I did a reset for this quiz and it should be ok now. You can always reset quizzes by pressing the rese...
Hi, I think the massage you just sent me was sent to the wrong person: "Hi Gene, That’s strange the the system logged you out. I’m glad you logged back in. Now, usually if the test is being s...
Hi Gene, That's strange the the system logged you out. I'm glad you logged back in. Now, usually if the test is being stubborn, just click on "Reset Quiz" at the bottom of the quiz page and try a...
Hi Maureen, Yes! I use outdoor latex paint and gloss is good as it it smoother and harder for bugs to crawl up. We have to repaint our trees this year too. S
Hi Arlene, Yes, it took me a while to get my head around that one. Think in terms of the garden not the tree. So we live in zone 5. A zone five tree will do well here. Or 4, 3 or 2. But if you th...
I am enjoying it! Thanks!
Yaay! Glad you figured it out! Hope it's all going smoothly and that you're learning lots and having fun. Susan
It was a database glitch and it should be fixed now. Can you try again and report back? Thanks!
Ok I'm getting closer. They got back to me right away. I've reset something but that's also not working. So I'm waiting to hear back again. We're on it! I'll get back to you when I know more. S
I'm so glad you're enjoying the course! It took me ages to put together and so I love it when I get that kind of feedback. I've again looked into the pollination quiz. Interesting. Now it's marke...
Hi Heidi! Thanks for writing. I wonder what happened? I think I managed to reset it on my end. Tell me if it works! Happy New Year! Susan
Hey Carol, it's bare root rather than bareroot! So you're right, but just two words rather than one. Reset the quiz, try again and you'll pass :-)
Wow. Very interesting Iva. Thanks for sending me this link. As it turns out the natural resources Canada people are now using different and updated ways to check what zones our cities are. The mo...
Hi Iva, Looks like the fill in the blank answer you were looking for is: bare root Try that! Hope you're having fun with the course. Susan
Hi Susan, Definitely, I could easily say something about the course. Tell me where to do it. Cora
Hi Cora, Congratulations! You did indeed pass with 80 percent. Good job! i'm so pleased that you found the technology easy to use. Now, did you manage to find and download your certificate of com...
Hi Cora! I'm glad you found the fruit tree nursery list! That's where you can order your whips. So glad you have enjoyed the course! I'll get back to you about your next message in a minute...
Thank you, Susan. I enjoyed the course a great deal and will make good use of the course content in my Master Gardener consulting.
Hi Patty! Don't be embarrassed! It's a good question. If all is working smoothly, you should have an email in your inbox with a link to download the document. It will then appear on your browser ...
Hi Patty, good question! I use this kit: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.dormant-spray-kit.1000111474.html and we're definitely allowed to use it in Ontario. In the US people are not allowed t...
Thanks so much Bill! I know, I love how trees tell us what to do when it comes to pruning. I look forward to pruning every year because it's creative, thoughtful and a wonderful way to connect wi...
Hi Marian, Yes, this course is both for certified arborists and for others. Now, where is the video that you are referring to? Do you see it on the final assessment page? Are you an arborist? Eit...
Hi again Marian, It looks from your profile that your name is properly listed. If you want to check, there should be a little icon in the top right hand of the screen a iittle square button with ...
Hi Marian! Let me look into this for you. Do you want to do this now? Or tomorrow?
Hi Rui, I know, it's so confusing and it took me ages to get my head around it. If I live in zone 4...I can plant a tree for zone 4, zone 3 or zone 2. But a tree that's for zone 5 won't survive t...
Done! Try now...
Hi Marian, Good question! Gaye scrapes off the dead bugs (you can use a dull knife) and then sprays the ball again to renew the stickiness! Hope that helps...
In reply to Susan. Yup, I said 300 cm! I've edited that out and will upload an updated video. Thanks for mentioning it. :-) Susan