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Let’s chat about my poor plum tree. I grow and farm with a permaculture mindset—working with nature as much as possible and avoiding sprays and chemicals. The trade-off is that solutions often take longer, and there aren’t many quick fixes. Which brings me to the aphid infestation. Lady Bug Eggs on Immature Plum In early spring, I noticed my Pipestone Plum was completely taken over by aphids. The good news was that nature’s pest control team was already on the job: ladybugs,

As Spring creeps along and slowly turns into summer, it's time to check on the orchard and see what has happened! To recap: in early April, we planted a cover crop consisting of barley, field peas, and clover. Then, in late May, we planted a wind shelter row, which includes lilacs, buffalo berries, and a Canadian plum tree. Cover Crop There’s good and bad news with the cover crops. Good news: The field peas are growing wonderfully! I’ve also noticed naturally established plan

Come along and join be while I turn my rocky hillside into an orchard! Permaculture and lazy gardening style! Photo of Future Orchard My husband and my big dream for our property is to one day have a permaculture orchard! I have studied, practiced and worked for years to attempt to do this in the least distructive and natural way while putting all of my permaculture knowledge to the test. I am so excited to get started and I hope everyone follows along with me! This is a 3-