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belindanesbitt

When I bought my house in 2004 the garden was an empty field. Now it is my haven and very much enjoyed every day.

Malus domestica 'Gala'

  • Season Icon Late SummerLate Summer 2016
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belindanesbitt

My daughter grew this from a pip.

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beckers1974

Wow! 👏👏👏 I'm about to attempt a pear tree from a pip! How long did it take?

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belindanesbitt

@beckers1974 Not long at all - the pips germinated within 2 weeks and we have another three apple trees in pots from pips. However the original tree has yet to blossom! It may need a mate but I have put a nail in the trunk (old wives tale) so watch this space!😊

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beckers1974

My first apple tree took a few years and a couple of August prunings of new growth before flowering. Didn't fruit that year and only produced a couple of little apples last year. Much better results this year - until the insects got at them 😣 Fingers crossed for a better year next year.

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