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General => WHO-- Welcome - Member Introductions => Topic started by: Brian Gallimore on January 24, 2011, 08:42:22 PM

Title: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on January 24, 2011, 08:42:22 PM

Hi everyone.  I live in the suburb Allen in a house located on a 1/4 acre lot.  I've expanded my gardening operation over time, and now I'm up to 6 raised beds at the back of my yard, 1 near the back door, and 1 out by the driveway.  I try to grow lots of vertical crops to save on space.

Last spring I planted about 6 dwarf fruit trees that should only get to be 5 foot tall.  I'm eager to see how they do this year, I have a small chance of getting fruit from them.

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: gardening11 on May 13, 2011, 06:38:51 PM

So, how are your fruit trees doing? And what did you plant?

We have a peach tree and we got several dozen peaches last year. The squirrels got several dozen, too. This year, I have an air rifle so the squirrels should fare much worse.  :-\

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on May 13, 2011, 09:59:35 PM

2 of my apple trees died last summer, much better to plant trees in the fall!

so far, I have 1 piece of fruit forming on the new trees, a peach

the old plum tree has loads of fruit again this year, I can't wait to make some more jam!

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on May 13, 2011, 10:08:33 PM

I planted about 6 dwarf apple trees, a dwarf apricot, dwarf peach, fuyu persimmon, and two types of paw-paw trees last year. 

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Tina on June 25, 2011, 11:27:01 PM

What is a paw-paw?  :)  And what fruit trees do well in our area?  I planted a grape bush that seems to have already died this year and a blackberry bush, that is at least growing for the time being.  I was looking at some trees, too...

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on June 26, 2011, 12:00:01 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paw_Paw_Tree

My plum and fig tree do pretty good most years.  Pears grow well here too.  

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Helenm on July 02, 2011, 06:41:57 PM

Hi Brian
Just catching up with some reading here
I would like to introduce myself
My name is Helen and I am a longtime member of the Allen Garden Club where I have learned lots about gardening in Texas.
My garden is extensive with many fruit trees, plums, peaches, and soon our fig trees will be ready to harvest. We also have grape vines that produce grapes good for the table and for jam/jelly
I have for many years been very interested in growing herbs plus I have a vegetable garden.  I am more productive with this in the cool season but right now I have eggplant, various peppers and okra.
I am looking forward to hearing what else is happening in this area

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on July 02, 2011, 07:27:21 PM

Nice to meet you Helen!  I have to make a point to come to the Allen Garden Club meetings, since I'm so close!   

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Helenm on July 15, 2011, 05:21:06 PM

Yes you should  we have a lot of fun and have super speakers

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Mike on July 31, 2011, 03:53:23 PM

I live not far from you in Lucas. moved out here 4 years ago from Plano. We planted Apricot, Pecan, Fig and Plum trees spring of 2008. Worms have gotten the best of the plums and apricots. Made fig jam last week for the first time and really enjoyed it this morning with breakfast. Figs are the easiest fruit to grow. Heard you this morning on the radio and think your citizen garden idea is great. Would love to get involved if I had more time. I'm new to this site and haven't been able to figure out how to post pics.

Title: Re: Hello from Brian G in Allen
Post by: Brian Gallimore on July 31, 2011, 07:16:21 PM

Glad to meet you Mike!   I need to make some fig jam too, I have one tree that is about ready.   I'll create a how-to article about posting pictures on the forum, there are several ways.  If your pictures are small enough in size, you can click 'additional options' below the text box you are typing in and attach them.