The Biosphere Blog

Which Tree Would You Choose? The three trees below are all 2022 grafted Li. The trunk of the tallest is about 500 mm high. These and a few others had lovely thick roots, but these were not especially long or dense. There was absolutely nothing wrong… more »

This post is an addition to this recent one — the trees back then weren’t showing these signs to photograph, but they sure are now, in droves! Unlike the very easy to see signs of mahogany flushes and green sap, this sign may need incredible… more »

On Grafting A very common practice in horticulture and agriculture is to graft (attach) an above-ground piece from one species onto the well-rooted stump of another species. The two parts are left to fuse together and become one. After several years it… more »

Here is a typical young tree as it would arrive: Not exactly much to look at is there?! And sometimes it may sit there like that for days or weeks, looking like a lifeless stick. It is quite understandable that people become anxious when there are no… more »