Here is a short, and dare I say sweet, blog post from our Errol McKoy Greenhouse Manager:
January is a great time to plant fruit trees. The trees are dormant, which is good for planting, and the garden centers usually have their best selection of the year. Here are a few links to articles that I wrote throughout the past couple of years about fruit tree growing:
http://bigtex.com/starting-your-own-backyard-orchard/
http://bigtex.com/starting-your-own-backyard-orchard-part-2/
http://bigtex.com/in-the-garden-with-drew-growing-fruit-in-containers/
In these articles, I talk about the basics of fruit tree growing, the best varieties for this area, and even about growing fruit in containers.
It’s going to be a big and busy year at the Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the Midway and at the Big Tex Urban Farm. I can’t wait to share my tips and adventures with you. I’ll be back with more for you soon. Until then, happy gardening!