Tag Archives: orchard management
Understanding and Applying SMART Goals to Garden Maintenance and Food Forests
SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework is widely used to set clear, actionable objectives. Let’s break down each component:
Specific: Goals should be clear and specific, answering the questions of who, what, where, when, an...
Pear Growing Guide for New Zealand: Juicy Delights from Your Garden! 🍐🌿
5 Steps to Pear Planting Success Choose an open, sunny position sheltered from strong winds for your pear tree. Pears are partially self-fertile. Prepare your soil with organic matter like compost and sheep pellets. Add a layer of citrus and fruit mix to plant into. In New Zealand winter is the optimum time to plant pear trees. Feed your pears in spring and summer to encourage maximum flowering and fruiting. Mulch and water well, particularly over the warmer months. Follow our full guide below to a bumper crop of homegrown pears.
