We now know it’s possible to transplant a citrus tree. Our Meiwa Kumquat was not producing much fruit in the forest garden so we moved it further up the hill where it receives some morning sun and a good bit of afternoon sun. It is now thriving and full of fruit, as is the Owari Satsuma, which still remains in the forest garden.
Meiwa Kumquats |
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) |
Owari Satsumas |
The Bay Laurel shrub/tree is also thriving. There was a time when it looked straggly and pitiful and was covered with scale insects and mildew. The leaves today are pristine and would make enough Bay leaf seasoning to fill a swimming pool with soup. We have no way to account for that other than we have many, many blooming companion plants and cover crops attracting good bugs which are no doubt helping to control pests.
Carole is growing pearl millet in her square foot plot. Pearl millet is a good cover crop, and is tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils. It is not usually susceptible to pests and diseases. It is also beautiful and is good food for birds and chickens. In other cultures it’s also eaten as porridge, as flour, and other culinary uses. It is high in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.
Pearl Millet— Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Majesty’ |
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