Building Unity Farm – Creating the Orchard

Apr 4, 2013

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trident500

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In March, I wrote about our

Our next step is to grind stumps, prepare the land by removing rocks/roots, add topsoil, plant the 30 trees, and spread the orchard grass/meadow seed mix which will prevent erosion and support pollinators. Our bees arrive later this spring.

By mid-May the entire project will be done and the 8 foot deer fence will be up. Yes, it will take years before our apples, pecans, chestnuts, and blueberries will be in full production, but the sooner we start, the sooner we’ll be harvesting!

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