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09-Jan-09	Julie Gapusan
We have a Fuju Persimmon in our yard, we live in Lake Elsinore, Ca. On a No/East facing hill (totally 2600 ft high) we are up about 1500 ft. from the lake. We have our tree protected from the winds but last year it didnt bloom. It bloomed the year prior (1st year after planting) I am thinking that we have it in too shaddy a place, shadded by a large peach from the western blazing sun in the aternoon, it gets total sun until 1pm and then doppled afternoon sun. Should we/can we move this tree if necessary now? We picked this place due to extreme winds.
Our Reply	Jan 13, 2009 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Riverside Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about the problems with your persimmon specific to your location
04-Jan-09	W. Schilling
Im in Orinda, (Contra Costa Co) California. I have 3 (6 in 1) espaliered apple and 3 (6 in 1) espaliered pear trees that were planted in March 08 along a deer fence facing SE ( 2/3of the day with full sun). They had limited spring blossoms but actually produced a solitary apple (Gala). I havent done anything to them (they even still have their horizonal stakes attached). Im looking for pruning and maintaining info. Thanks.
Our Reply	Jan 13, 2009 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Contra Costa Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about pruning and maintaining fruit in your location. Related workshops and events in your county or nearby counties, conducted by UCCE Master Gardeners, which are open to the public may be helpful to you......
02-Jan-09	G. Salcedo
I found the information that I have been looking for . Thank You . It was vary helpful.
Our Reply	Jan 13, 2009 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
30-Nov-08	Harold Hicks
I am located in Sana Barbara at the bottom North facing ridge that runs East/West. I am 74 years raised as a child on a small farm in South East Missouri. Have been attending an Horticulture class through Santa Barbara City College, Cy Ebners. Have 28 fruit trees including three Peach varieties, Apricot, three apple varieties, three Avocado varieties, two Plum varieties, Washington and Valencia oranges, Eureka Lemon, Dancy Apricot, Shinshika Pear, Fuyu Persimmon and Nopal Cactus. Thank you for this excellent site that I will be routinely visiting. Found this site while searching for Persimmon pruing tips. Thank you, Harold Hicks in Santa Barbara.
Our Reply	Jan 13, 2009 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. The UCCE Santa Barbara Co. Master Gardeners will be able to better advise you about growing fruit specific to your location. We'll be adding more information to this site in the near future and launching a California Gardening web site, too. So please check back. Congratulations on your successes.
29-Oct-08	arthur carlson
Orange co. calif 3 miles from Beach. I have a single dwarf Satsuma that receives full sun. The tree is est 8 years old and has a large amount of fruit maturing on the main tree., About 3-4 years ago to two suckers advanced from about 1" above the soil and I have allowed them to harden and mature. The suckers are about 1.5 in daimeter and very vigorous. It does not appear that they have set any flowers. Question Is a dwarf Satsuma grafted? And if the suckers are below the graft will they produce fruit? If the original root system below the graft is a normal size Satsuma will the suckers overtake the tree? SHould they be removed? Thanks, ARt
Our Reply	Oct 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Orange Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing Satsuma in your location. We will be updating the citrus page with more content in the near future - so check back.
24-Oct-08	steve miller
I would like to grow berry`s in a container in back yard,do I need anything special to start.from beginner--thank you ,Steve
Our Reply	Oct 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please tell me where you are located, so that I might direct you to your local UCCE Master Gardener.
12-Oct-08	Shirley LaCanfora
My dwarf lemon tree (planted this spring 2008) has what looks like snail paths on some of the leaves but I dont see any snails around or on it, some of the leaves are shriveling up; it doesnt look good. Is this something else? what can I do to save the tree? In the meantime Ill look through pests and diseases.
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location. Also check the IPM site for pests on citrus.
11-Sep-08	mary ann
hi! do you know where to find persimmon picking in southern California? thanks!
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver The UC Small Farm Center has an on-line Agri-Tourism database that includes u-pick farms. Be sure to scroll down the page so you can refine the search.
08-Sep-08	Wayne
Where can I find a Fuyu persimmon tree in the Bay area? Preferably south bay arround Santa Clara?
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
31-Aug-08	brian groff
presently have 6 producing pomegranite trees in vista
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: Excellent!
27-Aug-08	Stella Lopez
I have found your site to be extrememly helpful. We are planting the first part of our home orchard (40 trees of plums,apples,cherries,peaches,nectarines,and apricots). I have used both your site and the Dave Wilson site which I found as a link from yours. It has helped me select and plan for many hopefully tastey varieties. We made a very quick decision to buy and plant trees this year and could not have done such an exciting job without your website and links. (I was working from an old Sunset Book with good info but none of the new exciting varieties) The trees are planted and we are now to the point of pruning the new trees. I am having some trouble sorting this out. Some of the trees are more mature than others. I have the references and books but some give varying information. I have called in a nursery consultant to help us with this stage so we are off to a good start. Thanks as I will continue to use the sight and hopefully take the Master Gardener class in the future!
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site has been helpful to you. Also, your local UCCE Master Gardeners will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location and may have classes on pruning.
25-Aug-08	Suzanne Guido
Need info on pomegrantes -- such as soil, fertilizers, organic methods growing, pests, industry info, climate. Growing Plantation and Sweet cultivars.
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location. Also, check our Pomegranate page.
24-Aug-08	NEVA
mY LIME TREE DID WELL BUT AFTER MOVING OUT SIDE IT GOT TO WET AND LOST ALL BUT A FEW LEAVES, IT WILL NOT MAKE NEW LEAVES BUT BLOOMS AND MAKES BABY LIMES, NOT JUST A FEW BUT THE TREE IS LOADED--PLEASE ADVISE
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
19-Aug-08	ELDA HOLTS
Hopefully someone can help regarding these infested olives. For the last several years, the olives on the olive trees located threw out the city of fullerton, ca have been impossible to pick. 10 years ago the olive had asmooth skin and clear inside. Now they are lumpy and a brown infestation which makes them impossible pick in order to can. It seems like the infestation takes place early in the developement of the olive. anyway to midigate this problem?
Our Reply	Aug 21, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Orange Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about olive fruit in your location. Perhaps there is an olive fruit fly problem???
15-Aug-08	Sally Flynn
How do you plant an avocado seed, pint up or down in soil? Do I have put it in water to grow roots before I put it in soil?J
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Our avocado page has a link to an article about Growing Avocado from Seed, which will tell you everything you ned to know.
13-Aug-08	John Campbell
I have not started growing anything, but want to in small plots in Ahwahnee, California (Eastern Madera County, Sierra Foothills). We will have pest control issues (deer, boar, gophers) and will want to manage them humanely without harming predator species. We also probably have soil issues. I need a lot of information to get started.
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Madera Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about gardening in your location.our site inlcudes a little information on vertebrate pests and the UC IPM site has more detailed information for controlling these "pests".
11-Aug-08	nasir u.ahmed
buy satsuam plum scion for grafting tree
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
04-Aug-08	melinda
I live near El Camino High School in Sacramento, is there any hope for me to grow an Avacado tree & have it bear fruit? Thank you, melinda
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Sacramento Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
17-Jul-08	Ed Dubas
really enjoy it. very educational
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
24-Jun-08	Rose
I just bought a fuju persimmon tree. I wanted a duarf tree and this one has a very small trunk with a fruit already. Do you think I got the duarf or is there such a thing. My friends told me all fuju trees gets really big.
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
24-Jun-08	Florabelle
What is the best variety of blueberries for the central coast area? /santa cruz county
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Monterey Bay Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location. Our sister site includes Blueberry production information.
24-Jun-08	Tracy McPherson
where can I purchase passionfruit (lillikoi) vines in the San Diego, california
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
15-Jun-08	amy k
I saw some young Redwood evergreens that are approx 4-6 tall 2-3 diameter with loose branches - the appearance and that size will be perfect for my small corner in the front yard... but how can i keep the tree from growing taller or wider?
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Our site focues on fruit trees. The UC Ornamental Horticulture site may be helpful to you.
15-Jun-08	missy
I am looking to plant a tree in a park in san francisco california. What kind should I plant?
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Our site focues on fruit trees. The UC Ornamental Horticulture site may be helpful to you.
12-Jun-08	edward
I would like to grow pomegranates. I live in the southernmost reaches of Monterey County. Summer temperatures can go as high as 114 degrees with moderate summer night temperatures. Winter temps can and have been as low as 9 deg. (winter 2007). Im sure an anomally...can I sucessfully grow Pomegranates? Water supply is relativly good, i.e. dependant on the number of plants grown....
Our Reply	Oct 20, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Monterey Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location, and see our Pomegranate page.
08-Jun-08	Kathleen Snow
Will citrus trees cross-polinate? I just bought 4- a lime, lemon, Valencia orange and Navel orange. If they do cross-polinate, how much space should I leave between the trees. I live in Sacramento.
Our Reply	Jun 9, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Sacramento Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing citrus in your location. I'm sure they will be able to answer all of yur questions!
29-May-08	Rebecca Viglione
Thank you for having this garden site available to all. It is a very useful tool. Kindest regards, Rebecca Southern California
Our Reply	Jun 9, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. During 2008 - 2009 will be adding new information for grapes, avocado, citrus, and berries ~ so please return again.
27-May-08	siva
Hi I would like to plant mango and banana at my house at riverside,ca. what is the right kind. Thank you siva
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Riverside Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
23-May-08	ruchi bhargava
its nice to see your website
Our Reply	Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. During 2008 - 2009 will be adding new information for grapes, avocado, citrus, and berries ~ so please return again.
17-May-08	Lucia Moran
I planted a pomegranate tree last year. I got two buds, but both fell off. How can I get the buds to hold. I know they grow well in our area, because I see many with fruit. I live in La Quinta, CA, Riverside County Desert area.
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Riverside Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
07-May-08	Melita Holland
I planted a tangerine tree about 25 years ago and it is so awesome I want to plant the same variety. It has small fruit that usually sweeten up in January. Do you have any suggestions as to what variety it is? Thanks!
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for getting back to me, letting me know where you are located. Please contact your UCCE San Bernardino Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about this variety. Jackie Brooks is a new Master Gardener Coordinator in this county and she works with Farm Advisor, Janet Hartin, who may also be able to identify this variety for you. "Tangerine" is a term associated with mandarines, so you may find more inforamtion on our sister site's citrus page ~ look for mandarine information. Please tell me where you are located, so that I might direct you to your local UCCE Master Gardener.
02-May-08	Laurie
We would like to grow a cherry tree in our small backyard but have not found anywhere, if they will grow in this area. We live in El Cajon, closer to Alpine, so we do get some colder nights in the winter months. I dont know if it will be enough for Cherries. Our Orange, Lemon, Peach, and Nectarine trees seem to be doing very well here...
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE San Diego Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
02-May-08	Mary
Mexicola Grande Avocado grown in CA where can I locate information regarding this avocado. Is it necessary to fertilize and if so when ? Does it need to be pruned? How tall does it grow? What nutrients must the soil be prepare before planting? Need any and all information for the Mexicola Grande Avocado in Clovis, CA
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Our avocado page links to an avocado page from the California Rare Fruit Grower's site, which discusses this variety. Please contact your UCCE Fresno Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing avocado in your location.
27-Apr-08	Matthew H Constant
I may not live in California, but I found the information to be useful. My dads growing a pair of almond trees that he purchsed at Gurneys seeds in our back yard here in Metairie, LA, and he was looking for some information on best practices for growing and cultivating the nuts (eating almonds is one of his guilty pleasures in life). Thanks!!
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you
22-Apr-08	lightfoot
looking for pomagranete plants
Our Reply	May 27, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
13-Apr-08	Petra Dirkx
Thank you for this web site, it has the clearest info that I could find on pruning my grape vine. I like the way that it is seasonal based rather than by month, as this makes it easier for me to convert for the Southern Hemisphere (I live in New Zealand).
Our Reply	Apr 21, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. We will be expanding the grape information in the near future. The UC Davis Integrated Viticulture Online site might be helpful to you, too.
08-Apr-08	Chris Peper
I would like to plant 2 or 3 Flowering Cherries trees to replace some that have died. Where can I find a description of the various choices, and their advantages. We live in Mtn. View, which is in the Santa Clara valley. Thank you so much. Chris Peper
Our Reply	Apr 21, 2008 From: D. Seaver There is a link on our Cherry page to a document with descriptions of various varieties. Some of the nurseries may include information, too.
02-Mar-08	Jim
Last year our citrus trees lost most of their blossoms during a wind storm. Is there anything we can do to protect them from the winds this year? Thank you, Jim Palm Desert, California
Our Reply	Apr 21, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Riverside Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
25-Feb-08	IRENE RUBIO
I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE 2 PISTACHIO TREE. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK FINDING A NURSERY THAT CAN SHIP THEM TO ME. IF YOU CAN HELP ME LET ME KNOW... I LIVE IN TEXAS .... THANK YOU
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
25-Feb-08	Callie Hall
I really enjoy my visit, good luck in your future endeavors.
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
23-Feb-08	Rick Cronkhite
Hello, I am a senior in Cal Poly San Luis Obispos Wine & Viticulture program. i am currently working on a project to design a virtual vineyard in an up and coming AVA. I have chosen the Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA but am having difficulty locating climate and soil information in the region which would aid me in recommending the varietals to plant; as well as the trellis,irrigation, and frost protection sytems to install. Could you possibly point me to where I might find climate info for the region, including but not limited to: Growing Degree Days, frost occurance, mean/high/low temperatures, amount of precipitation, etc.? I am also looking for information about the soil series in the region. Any help would be of great value and very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Cheers.
Our Reply	The UC Statewide IPM Program has an extensive weather database with data from CIMIS and the UC Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center calculates chilling units based on data from CIMIS stations. This should get you going.
22-Feb-08	derek
del mar, want to plant a fruit trees on a hillside
Our Reply	Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
21-Feb-08	James
I was interested in planting a Pomegranate tree but where do they grow best!? Great site by the way.
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location. Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
17-Feb-08	lori
I am starting to grow avocado lemon and orange trees being donated to me are there others like olives etc. that will grow in Malibu California
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
15-Feb-08	arn
please, advice regarding grapes planting/ groving in redwood city ,Ca. thank you.
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
12-Feb-08	Terri
If I have property in desert say Llano area of Los Angeles County, California in the Antelope Valley I have seen the soil and sand helps the vegetation of orchard trees. Is this true? and what and how could I start a business like this? What resources can you advise me.
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please read our web site's infomration about soil. I'm sorry I cannot advise you about business opportunities.
12-Feb-08	brittany
i have a seed over water is this a good way to grow it or so i have to put it in a pot.
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Are you asking about growing avocado? Please see this excellent article from the California Rare Fruit Growers about growing avocado from seed.
09-Feb-08	yuri
i have a bacon and a hass avacdos bacon give me somme fruit but i will like to know what to expect fromm my hass avacdo
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver The links from our avocado page might be helpful to you.
02-Feb-08	Richard
Recently I planted a couple of dwarf citrus trees in my backyard, and a few vegetables. I am looking for info on how to care for the plants and trees so they will survive and produce. Nice website...Richard
Our Reply	Feb 26, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about growing information specific to your location. Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
31-Jan-08	Tim Belton
Im looking ideas about designing a small backyard orchard (4-5 trees) and vegetable garden in a 5000 sq ft backyard.
Our Reply	Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about orchard design specific to your location. You might want to invest in UC's Home Orchard publication.
30-Jan-08	kathi
Where can I buy a Pomegranite tree in Los Angeles? I want to give my husband one for Valentines Day.
Our Reply	Jan 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
27-Jan-08	Marion
How would a Pomegranate tree do in Citrus Heights, Calif ? Summers here are very warm and winters can get frigid with frost.
Our Reply	Jan 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Sacramento Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing pomegranates in your location.
26-Jan-08	Heather Wang
Very nice site, I hope to start a small backyard orchard and have gotten lots of very helpful information from your site. Im in Fremont Ca. and Id like to plant filberts as a hedge. I know they should be fine as bushes but will it hurt them to keep them at 6 ft. And will it effect thier productivity. Thanks Heather Wang
Our Reply	Jan 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. Please contact your UCCE Alameda Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing filberts in your location.
23-Jan-08	Jerry DeGraff
I have recently added a peach and an apricot tree to our backyard. Your information for their care is clear and helpful for someone more knowledgeable about eastern US conditions.
Our Reply	Jan 30, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
12-Jan-08	Charleen
Lost a 40 foot pepper tree in the last wind. So now we have lots of sun and want to put in a couple (or three) semi-dewarf fruit trees. This web site looks like a great source for information. Keep up the good work! Charleen
Our Reply	Jan 15, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
09-Jan-08	andee
I recently removed an old lemon tree from my backyard and would like to replace it with an apricot tree. There is not a lot of room and other trees are near by. I live in West Los Angeles - close to LACMA (the art museum). I have low winter chill here. Can you suggest a tree that will thrive here? Also, can you suggest a nursery that you recommend? Many thanks.
Our Reply	Jan 15, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Los Angeles Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing apricots in your location. The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
31-Dec-07	Trinidad C. Magdaleno
Which is a good creamy variety of avocado to grow in Hanford, Ca. (Kings County)?
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Kings Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing avocado in your location.
30-Dec-07	jamie chang
Where can I buy boysenberry stocks? Our local nurseries do not have them. Thank you! Southern California resident
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
29-Dec-07	clarence simpson
want different type of eating grapes to plant in my back yard.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please tell me where you are located, so that I might direct you to your local UCCE Master Gardener.
17-Dec-07	Gerald D. Karr
Intend to plant a Washington Navel in Vallejo, CA and looking for best info re. planting and harvest. I have a 5 gal tree and intend to plant when most appropriate..Jerry Karr
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your UCCE Soalno Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
12-Dec-07	Don Belding III
I have been helping my father care for his land of nearly three acres near Escondido, Calif. I can see that as time goes on I will need to be making more of the decisions concerning his avocado, lemon, orange, grapefruit, fig, lychee, pomegranate, and persimmon trees. Practices of the previous owner resulted in avocado root rot in most of the propertys soil. We are anticipating about a 1/3 cutback in water use in 2008. I would appreciate advice on criteria for determining which trees to save and which to cut down. Few of the avocado trees have any fruit on them after the wind storm that accompanied the recent firestorm. There was no fire damage on this property. I also need information &/or sources for information concerning avocado root rot, resistant avocado varieties, and irrigation techniques. I suspect that the various kinds of trees have different water needs, but all are pretty much on the same system and schedule. Thank you, --DB
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver I have 2 suggestions for information specific to your location: Your local Master Gardener Program. Informtion from your local UC Farm Advisor. Be sure to link to the newsletter at this site.
01-Dec-07	Frank Paese
What is the best time of year to graft an orange tree? And what type of grafting is best for an orange tree?
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please read Budding & Grafting Citrus & Avocados in the Home Garden, linked from our citrus page.
01-Dec-07	Toufic Abu Alwan
I am in charge of Cooperative Agricole of Barouk-Fraidiss Chouf Lebanon and we are very grate-full to all information on fruit and agro production as we obtaining information required
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
28-Nov-07	terri
when can I plant an avacdo tree. Or should I say which way do you plant one?
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Perhaps Growing Avocados From Seed, linked from our avocado page will help?
27-Nov-07	Paul DeTilla
Thank you! I really appreciated the info as Im currently planning a two acre orchard in Arroyo Grande
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
25-Nov-07	Foung
Is there such thing as a dwarf non astringent persimmon tree in California? If there is, where can i purchase one?
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: I'm sorry. We do not have this information. The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery.
01-May-07	PENNY NICHOLS
ALL HELPFULL ADVICE ON PLANTING AND MANTAINING A HOME ORCHARD AND GARGEN WOULD BE GREAT.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver I hope you have perused this site and found it helpful.
30-Apr-07	forbes watson
My young white nectarine is loaded with fruit and your advice on thinning was just what I needed. Nice to SEE my tax dollars at work. Thank you.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
28-Apr-07	Dr G. L. Rao
I am trying to grow low chill apples, pears, peaches, nectrines, perimmons, walnuts etc in a place in south India where the winter temperatures range from 5 to 10 degrees celsius at night for three months in winter. Can some one help me with regard to selection of plant varieties? The information that you have made available to the public is very useful. G. L. Rao
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver I'm sorry - our infomration is specific to California.
28-Apr-07	Mary-Alice Avila
Thanks for the information. I am using it in writing a paper on passive cooling and ventilation. I used the information for my summer climate description.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
26-Apr-07	Deborah Taylor
Gardening here in Los Cabos is always a challenge so its nice to visit a helpful site like this. Thank you!
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
24-Apr-07	Beverly Goldie
I am a Master Gardener Intern in Calaveras County.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Special thanks to you for volunteering as a master gardener. As you can see from these replies, I'm always referring people to their local master gardeners - you are also a valuable resource. Be sure to visit the site developed for California master gardeners:http://camastergardeners.ucdavis.edu/index.cfm
18-Apr-07	Jean Loscotoff
Where can I purchase boysenberry plants?
Our Reply	May 9, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
11-Apr-07	Jason Williamson
Looking to start up an English walnut farm (for wood, mostly)... Where can I buy bulk nuts that are plantable - or even small saplings that can ship?
Our Reply	Apr 16, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) database of licensed nurseries in California will be able to help you locate a nursery. From this site you can search for nurseries in specific locations and for specific types of plants.
07-Apr-07	H. D. Temple
Graduated UC Davis 1949 Retired Rancher Grew row crops and had a cow and calf operation in Madera county. Now back yard gsardner. Retired to Walnut Creek Ca. These articals are right on.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
01-Apr-07	Sinuri Akib
I am new in backyard gardening and I am glad to find your web site.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
27-Mar-07	R. Elliott
Cant find information on avacado tree size on your site. I need a smaller tree here in Orange County.
Our Reply	Apr 16, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando I hope you will be able to get some of the information you need from the Avocado page. You can also contact your UCCE Orange Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
25-Mar-07	Patty Sankey-Rodoni
Wow, talk about refreshing! in gardening. Thanks
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
19-Mar-07	George Arnold
I am planting a few fruit trees in San Luis Obispo in clay soil and was not sure how to proceed.Thanks for all the helpful information on planting fruit trees.
Our Reply	Apr 16, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando Please contact your UCCE San Luis Obispo Co. Master Gardeners who will be able to better advise you about growing fruit in your location.
11-Mar-07	Girl
Can you grow a raspberry plant on the front porch or the backyard? Is their a ceratin time the grow?
Our Reply	Apr 16, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando I hope you will be able to get some of the information you need from the Berries page.
07-Mar-07	John Bowes
I have a 2-Yr old Satsuma plum, 10 ft. high, and full of blossoms. (3-7-07). This week, I bought a Santa Rosa, and placed it in a big tub, and under the Satsuma to serve as a pollen source. I worry about the problem of lack of Bees. Any advice about either being pollenized?
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please read our pollination page and links from specific crop pages.
27-Feb-07	Ron Cherry
I would like to know how and when to root new plants from a sweet olive bush. This just smells nice and I want to take twigs from the only one I have.
Our Reply	Apr 16, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando For more information on Olives, please visit our Olive Page.
18-Feb-07	Linda Hosack
I am struggling to learn about the plants and trees I have on my land and how best to care for them. I am also interested in just gaining knowledge about horiticulture. Thank you for this site. Linda
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
13-Feb-07	Barbara Diskowski
I am in the process of planting a cherry tree and a columnar apple tree. Does anyone have a Montmorecy cherry tree? Any particulars? Do I need two columnar apple trees for pollination? I do have one each Fuji and Braeburn espelier trees. Will these trees be able to pollinate the Scarlet Sentinal Columnar apple? Thanks, Barbara
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Please contact your local UCCE Master Gardeners who will be better able to advise you about information specific to your location.
06-Feb-07	Geri Lee
I have found your site to be extrememly helpful. We are planting the first part of our home orchard (40 trees of plums,apples,cherries,peaches,nectarines,and apricots). I have used both your site and the Dave Wilson site which I found as a link from yours. It has helped me select and plan for many hopefully tastey varieties. We made a very quick decision to buy and plant trees this year and could not have done such an exciting job without your website and links. (I was working from an old Sunset Book with good info but none of the new exciting varieties) The trees are planted and we are now to the point of pruning the new trees. I am having some trouble sorting this out. Some of the trees are more mature than others. I have the references and books but some give varying information. I have called in a nursery consultant to help us with this stage so we are off to a good start. Thanks as I will continue to use the sight and hopefully take the Master Gardener class in the future!
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.
29-Jan-07	Nancy stash
Thanks for all the great articles on this site. I am planting a small orchard and need info: What contstitutes an "organic" from traditional orchard (fertilizer types, sprays acceptable, etc). Thx
Our Reply	Jan 29, 2007 From: Kristin Orlando Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you. For more information on fertilization, please visit our Fertilizer Page.
26-Jan-07	Carlos F. Avendano
Very informative. Helps me a lot on my backyard fruit and vegetable gardening.
Our Reply	Jan 2, 2008 From: D. Seaver Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the site is a help to you.

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