Growing Apples- Advice From an Experienced Orchardist
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- How Apples are Grown in an Orchard.
Greg Wilson has been growing apples for over 40 years.
He shares with us his expertise.
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You can tell that Mark does his research before doing an interview. Makes for a great video! It's amazing that Greg was willing to do an interview during his busy harvest season.
Hi Pat!
If I don't know enough, I'll read a little. I did learn a lot from Greg as we went through the interview though. I learned a long time ago, never think you know it all because you don't! Greg is a really nice person and he probably enjoyed getting a break from the work. Thanks for watching!
Pat, you have a great day! All my best, -Mark
I'm so craving an apple right now. I miss my grandparent's orchard. Nothing better than fresh grown cherries, peaches, plums, apples and pears.
Hey Steven!
No, there isn't when it's fresh picked. Thanks for watching!
All my best, -Mark
Those arms!😍❤🔥 I don't want winter to come, I mean, ever! Great looking guy.
Glad you like them! Thanks!
@@marksgardenlife5971 you're welcome, handsome 😍❤🥰❤❤❤❤
Give you all the credit in the world Mark! Your interviews are very interesting and informative. Have an awesome week!
Thanks Tom! That is very kind of you to say.
You have a great week too! All my best, -Mark
When I was In my early 20’s, I developed a severe allergy to apples and have not been able to enjoy them since. However, I totally enjoyed this video. Thank you for providing a nice evening of entertainment and education!
It's strange how allergies creep up. I have a friend who in his 60's developed an allergy for blueberries after eating them his entire life. Strange! The video......thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
🤸♀️ yay new videos from mark on a saturday morning🤸♀️
A few years back I drove through the apple growing area of Washington state this time of year. At a roadside stand I discovered the Arkansas Black; a hard-to-come-by variety. The pie from those apples was the best I've ever made.
Hi Gary!
I've never heard of that variety. It may be a old variety. That's very interesting and thank you for sharing that with us. Thanks for watching!
Gary, you have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Gary, where in Washington did you find Arkansas Black? I love going to the farms at Green Bluff north of Spokane. I’ll have to see if they have that variety over there! Thanks!
I'd go crazy if I ever went to an Apple Orchard like that ! Man!! Look at all those fruits. They are so tempting haha! Thanks for the videos and tips Mark, very much appreciated!
Hey Ejlay!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Hi Mark,
Excellent apple orchard Q and A. Keep up the great work.
Greetings from Melbourne Australia
Harry
Truly an informative and delightful video! I couldn't believe the fruit on those trees - that's a sight to behold. Thank you, again Mark for producing and sharing another great video. It's clear that you love what you do!
Good morning!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! They were loaded and some were even more so than what was on camera. The video...it's all my pleasure. You're very welcome! I do love what I do. It's fun. Well, as always, thanks for watching.
You have a great day as well! All my best, -Mark
Wow! I did not know that peach trees grew so large. 😊
Mark, yet another excellent, informative video! 👍⭐️ Awesome job man! Hard to believe those peach trees at the end were 3yrs old... and started out as whips. Amazing growth! Thanks for the field trip! 👍✨
Hi John!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wanted to put something together ahead of the apple tasting video coming next. You should see the difference in the trees that did not have mushroom soil incorporated in the ground. Night and day! And the color of the leaves and thickness of the growth all totally different. The field trip....you're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
John, you have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Love your videos, but I think you need to change your name to “Mark’s ‘Overall’ Garden Life!” 😂😊😉
Hey Ivan!
You like those overalls, don't you! lol Thanks for watching!
All the best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 LOVE the overalls! 😂😊😉
I know! lol
@@marksgardenlife5971 I’m thinking of buying a pair. What brand do you buy?
Carhartt and Red Cap Both off Amazon. The Red Caps were half the price. I thought I'd try both. The Carhartts are a little better made and will last longer, but twice the price.
Zestar and Chestnut Crab are my best trees here in MN. They grew fast on semi dwarf rootstock and produce every year. And great sweet flavor.
Hi Mark, trust me, I do listen to 98.9% of your vid content. Your guests are really interesting and I learn a lot. I enjoy seeing Holly in vids too soooo much. What a sweetheart. Mark, the other 1.1% I watch is because of your tank top and overalls. There I said it. :) Take care Mark and Holly
Hey RN!
And I appreciate that! Glad you're learning some too. Well, I guess this winter I'll just have to be happy with the 98.9%!
Thanks for watching and commenting too! Send me an email and I'll send you a pic. to maybe get that 1.1% for the
winter! lol
Have a great week ahead! All the best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Deal. Take care man. :) hugs to Holly
Great interview. It brought back memories of my summer/fall jobs when I was in college. Thanks Mark
Hi Jerry!
Thank you! Well, I hope good memories! You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
great video Mark. puts me in the mood for apple crisp for supper tonight. your videos make for a very nice day. i enjoy them so very much
Hey William!
Thank you for the kind words! That apple crisp sounds nice. What variety do you prefer for cooking with?
William, you have a wonderful day! All my best, -Mark
love going to the orchards and walking around...so peaceful. of course I have to pick apples while i'm there as well. Nice to see your sidekick back in the video. Looks like she rather have the apple you had thou. My dogs love apples as well.
Hey Matt!
There is something about walking around in a orchard, isn't there! Holly always wants what somebody else has. Probably taste better! lol Thanks for watching!
Matt, have a great week! All my best, -Mark
My son loves for us to get together in the Fall, and make a trip to our local orchard. Outside of buying apples, we buy hot apple cider donuts made to order and apple butter. They are SO YUMMY! It’s special and nostalgic for him even though he is grown. ❤️
I hope your friend enjoys his retirement.
Hi GRG!
It's nice to have traditions. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark
This was fabulous! Learned so much! Have a much better insight & appreciation for orchard growing! My apples taste so much better now! 🍏🍎🍑🍒
Hey Cassandra!
I'm glad you learned some apple growing facts. I thought I'd do this video before the apple taste testing video just so my viewers could see a little about apple growing. Thanks for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Great questions Mark for Mr Wilson ( a good Scots name) and the root stock information was helpful. Carry on the good garden work mate and do take care, Dan
Thanks Dan!
Great tips to Apple grower
Mark good timing for me I have 4 3year old apple trees and I enjoy having trees and always keep a tree but my yard is 3 times bigger as before.
Johnathan is our favorite as we love pies and I am from Kentucky and them folks loves fried apples often.
Glad this man stopped working and taught me a few things.Seems like farms makes people happy when they are not afraid of work.
Thanks Greg for me and yourself
Hi John!
I like fried apples too. You have to love the farming life or you'll hate it! I'll pass that along to Greg. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark
Brilliant video Mark, very informative as always, keep safe
Hey Anthony!
I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you! Thanks for watching!
You have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Mark's Garden Life hi Mark, thank you indeed, in the last house we were lucky to have apple trees, I really like the fact you involve neighbours harvesting, funny enough it has been lashing rain here also
You need a Q&A about you😊
Hi Steve!
I get enough questions! lol
One of my most cherished childhood memories is picking apples with my mom & dad. I am planting a few trees on our new property and look forward to the time when I will be gifted some yummy fruits for snacking and canning. Thank you for sharing this info. :)
Hi Michele!
It's funny how we all have certain memories that stick with us. You'll have to watch the apple tasting coming out on Friday. We'll briefly add a few things about each variety we taste as we go through them. Sharing info.....Michele, it's all my pleasure. Love doing it! I appreciate you watching and commenting too!
You have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Another winner Mark. I almost spat out my coffee when you took a bite of a cider apple! British cider apples are beyond sour and even the most robust stomach would protest. Golden Delicious apples are the blandest wool textured which once dominated market here to detriment of old school species. A few cloves in a winter apple pie with custard is good fuel to keep you going outdoors.
Thank you! Yes, it was a bit sour! lol I just had apple pie for dessert. Nothing like a good apple pie! Thanks for watching.
Hope your week is going well. All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Munching biscuits listening to Adele's new track this side of the pond. Max.
Power of suggestion. I want an apple now. I have to watch you more, it will be my new diet plan 🤣🤣
lol By all means, watch me more!
Great fruit bearing orchard Mark. Thanks again for all the information about growing them. I was keen to watch as I've just planted a James Grieve apple, originally from 1890 Edinburgh and it's suited to our climate. It's only a baby and has already produced three apples which are a cross between cooking and eating. I covered the tree during the spring to protect it against the frost but I pulled the hessian covers off too early one morning and the sun burn one branch which means it's a little deformed.
Hey Dan!
Yes, Greg's orchard is loaded with apples. The info.....you're very welcome. Four or five more years and it should be producing pretty well. You'll have to get another one for the new house to plant right away. Thanks for watching!
Dan, you have a wonderful day! All my best, -Mark
Thanks for the Orchard video Mark, very informative.
I have a small apple Orchard (7 trees) here in Southern Maine that I planted and maintain for the past 17 years.
Hey Randall!
You're very welcome! I have a apple tasting video coming up later this week, so I thought I'd do this one ahead just to give people an idea about growing apple trees and all that's involved. I love Maine! (In the summer!)
Randall, thanks for watching and commenting as well! I appreciate that!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Hi Mark, Looking forward to the Apple tasting video. I remember the one you did on tomatoes. Keep up the great work buddy!
Thanks Randall!
Hi Mark,
Very informative video and certainly interesting. I hope they can sell their lovely farm real quick and enjoy retirement.
Take care.
Hi Linda!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching! There farm and market is beautiful and I'm sure someone will grab it up.
Linda, you have a wonderful week! All the best, -Mark
Wow who knew the depth of knowledge that is available on growing so many varieties of apples. Great interview so glad you shared this useful information. I was farm-raised, we had truck Gardens with different types of fruit trees in each of the gardens. We also raised Yorkshire pigs and Black Angus and milking jerseys. We also grew hay and corn. We had a Grove of seedless persimmons that made the best persimmon pudding. FYI... growing up on a farm as a young kid I didn't particularly care for The Fall season. Not enough hours in the day to get everything done, glad I had the experience. I sure do enjoy your Channel Mark!
Hi Neil!
I'm glad you liked the interview with Greg. Thank you! Sounds as if you had a very busy childhood. I've never had persimmon pudding. The farm life can be very tough and really ends up being your life. The channel.....thank you.
Neil, have a great week ahead. All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 thanks Mark! Keep up the great work! Farm Life in the 1950s was non-stop hard work, I was driving a Ford tracker at 3. I had to stand up to reach the pedals. The good old days, Baja Bug!
Neil, it still is hard work!
Great story!
Hey George!
I'm glad you liked it. I have a apple tasting video coming this week, so I thought this would make a great video ahead of that so people understood a little about growing apples. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All the best, -Mark
I once read that if you plant an apple seed there is no guarantee it will grow apples of the type on the tree, the apple pip came from, and can be a whole new variety, and the only way to ensure the apples are the same as the parent tree is to graft a tree. Regarding cider, a lot of the founding fathers were from families that originally lived in South West England, to this day, this remains the apple cider orchard area of England and the place with the most cider makers.
Hi GAG!
Yes, that's very true about the apple trees. That's very interesting about the cider in that particular area of England. I loved the countryside in you're country walks. Just beautiful. Thanks for watching!
All the best, -Mark
I had Jonagold and Golden Delicious planted at my last house. They were babies from the Arbor Day giveaway when I planted them so I never got a real harvest before I sold. I’m longing to espalier Apple trees! I just noticed you did an apple tasting video. I’m looking forward to watching that! Doing my homework now. 🤓
Hey Tina Marie!
Hope you found some new apple varieties to try from the video.
Have a great day!
All the best, -Mark
Beautiful orchard. I hope someone who really appreciates it buys it. It's wonderful that you're helping him market it. You're a great friend! Fantastic interview and information about apple growing. You are fantastic with people and groups. You should seriously teach classes. There's such a surge in interest in nature and gardening and growing our own food. I'd love to take a class. I'm like you. I love to ask questions too.
Hey John!
It really is and the new market (5 years old) is really beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed Greg and I talking. Thank you!
Talking with people.....Thank you again! I've been told that before many times. I'm actually starting a 2nd channel where I go around and interview all kinds of different people. One interview may be a baker at a bakery, the 2nd may be someone who collects classic cars. After getting emailed for the 5th time from people from CA about this guy who has since passed who did a show out there on PBS for 25 years who did exactly that, I decided I'd give it a try after watching several of his shows. It looked like something that I'd really enjoy, so I'm going to give it a try. Hopefully I find people who are interested in watching. John, thanks for watching and of course, I appreciate all the very kind words.
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 That's wonderful Mark. That will be a blast! Good for you for following your dream. You'll bring smiles and joy and knowledge to so many people!
I hope so! Thank you!
Such a wonderful orchard, and such a knowledgeable guy. Great that you got him to share on camera for us. So much knowledge gets lost from known academic farms, growers and gardener's.
Hey Michael!
Good evening to you! Greg really does have a nice orchard and farm. I guess there is nothing like the experience of someone who has been doing it for 40 years. Knowledge.......yes, it certainly does. I think in future years, because of the lack of interest with my generation and younger, so much knowledge will be lost as it already has been in so many areas. It's ashamed. So much culture is being lost. Are you on a job this week away from home?
Michael, you have a wonderful day! All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 your right in years to come so much knowledge and culture will be lost my generation and yours(How old are you btw?) Have a need for education to be somewhat academic that's not a bad thing but we discount so much information because of it. It was a huge issue to me when at university doing my bachelor of agriculture science, the lecturers really wanted you to only focus on academic resources not what the old farmer had to say. I'm at home not away till November.
Michael, it already has. Look at just the building industry! I just turned into a old man of 30! How old are you? Academics. Of course, that's always been the way, but they have forgotten common sense! All you need do is just look around you. Enjoy your 2 weeks before returning to work. I'm sure you are staying busy!
@@marksgardenlife5971 Yes common sense has gone, I see that alot in the civil works industry, some very well educated people but not a ounce of common sense or practicality. We have lost alot of culture and history and the ability to do things look at Western manufacturing only just alive. I'm 37, your only a baby still 😜 ohh lots of things to do farm work gardening and some other odd jobs to do here and there also need to go clothes shopping now the shops are open
I'm glad to hear the common sense problem is not just the USA! Gee 37! Just a old man you are! lol Your place is probably like here, you never get finished! Have fun shopping.
-Mark
Hey Mark! Well thought out questions and great advice from Greg! The apples look delish! Wow those peach trees sure stand out...amazing to look at. Do u have Plumcots in your state Mark? Amazing fruit I have to say...its half apricot and half plum..so best of both worlds! Very attractive looking fruit and tastes sweet.
Hey YJ!
Thank you! The peach trees....amazing! We do, but I've never tired one. I'll have to look when in season and try them out. Thanks for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Amazing video full of so much information... as in I never heard of nematodes before this and had to pause, Google them, read and then go back... this was incredibly educational! My dad and his dad both had fruit trees and they worked hard at winter pruning.. a talent that they both took to their graves with them and had not shared with me. Greg is such a treasure chest of knowledge and I admire when he and his family have done with their Wilson's Farm Market. Thanks Mark for creating another informative video just like you did for roses. I am still sort of drooling after having looked at those red apples for 41 minutes... I must bake an apple pie tomorrow!
Hi Kenn!
I'm glad you learned a little and enjoyed it too! Yes, Greg really has an incredible amount of knowledge. What is your favorite variety for an apple pie? A friend of mine makes an apple pie and his crust has vinegar in it. It really is an excellent tasting crust. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! Stay warm too! I bet it's fire in the fireplace time up there! All my best, -Mark
, I prefer Baldwin apples and I use Quebec butter in my crust. .... AND I might get a first frost tonight... I was thinking of you all day as I was painting all of the inside windows of the sun porch.. The last time that I painted them was 1989.... the projects continue.
When I was the food buyer at The World Trade Center I arranged for one of the orchards in New Jersey to bring a bushel of each of their types of apples.. they brought 22. The chefs had a blast using different types of apples for different food items.. btw, duck is incredible with apples.
Sounds good! Painting.......around here it's endless. I was actually thinking of trying to find someone like a school teacher who wanted summer employment every year to just paint the painting is that bad.
It's hard to believe all the varieties of apples that are being grown. I like baked apples, apple fritters, apple pie.
As always, great info especially on the difference between root stocks. The first home I bought was in a small village of Apple Creek that celebrates Johnny Appleseed Days every July. Why July? I have no idea since there isn't an apple tree anywhere near that has mature fruit in July.
Hey Wayne!
Who would have ever thought there were so many different root stocks! July...Yeah, I wonder why? lol You would think that would be a fall celebration. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best! -Mark
I love pink lady apples but they are hard to find.
Very informative video
Thank you
Hi Mark!
A newer variety. They have incredible keeping qualities. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Lovely. The nearest geographic location (near me) apples grow naturally is Mount Bromo in Java. Watching this made me want to look for Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire in 'The Cider House Rules'. I guess that says everything about my relationship with apples in orchards if they aren't in the fridge. 🤷🏻♂️😂
Hi Tom!
An excellent movie! One of my favorites. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark
40:18 love how the candidness cought Mark of gard.
lol Yeah, Greg is a candid kind of guy.
Last two videos are great. However I got a text from Holly that she is going on strike if she's left out again!😉
Hi Gary!
The videos.....thank you! Holly.....that little bitch! lol She does things like lay on her back with her legs up in the air trying to hog the camera time from me!
Honey Crisp was developed here in Minnesota at the university arboretum. We enjoyed them before the world found out about them. Loved the orchard you shared without Holly. She made me say that!
Real nice video.
Hey Rajish!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Hi Mark I ordered a golden delicious and a granny smith last November one came in Dec and the other one in February. I planted them this spring. So far doing great this will be there first real winter I pray they make it.
Hi Terry!
They should be fine. Don't forget to pick the flowers off so they put more strength into growing and not fruit production next spring. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All the best, -Mark
Hi Terry! That’s awesome. I just wanted to chime in and let you know that it would be a great idea to protect the trunk from critters. Rabbits love to munch on apple trees. Good luck and happy growing!
Deer can also do a lot of damage Terry. I should have mentioned that. Thanks Chris!
@@marksgardenlife5971 YW! I had planted an apple tree recently and never got around to protecting the trunk like my others and of course a hungry rabbit came around and almost completely girdled it. I’m so upset, I hope it survives. Luckily I don’t have much deer in my area. Happy growing! 🙏❤️
It always seems to happen that way too! You get busy and forget and it never fails! I hope it recovers for you.
Incredible apple trees full of fruit! Really magnificent, Greg. However, ya'll just leave the peach growing to The Peach State! Hehehe. But I will take some cider! :-)
Hey Scott!
Yes, they certainly were loaded. Your peaches probably come in much earlier than up here. When do they start in GA?
Thanks for watching!
Have a great day! All my best, -Mark
Envy apples are the best!
Hi Karen!
I'll have to try them. I see they originated in New Zealand. Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Definitely the best variety I have every tried! They did originate in NZ. They are a newer variety, but we must have a few growing them here by now and those are even bigger. I have found them at Aldi for really good price. WM has them at times also. Think it is a honey crisp cross. I ordered two "low chill requirement" apple trees for my area in SC would love to know a spraying regimen. They will arrive tomorrow with my purple plum pony ornamental trees. After seeing those on dwarf root stock, regretting I did not search for dwarf low chill req apple trees.
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I used smith Brothers I have a dwarft and semi dwarft.
Hey Terry!
You may find that semi dwarf gets a little large on you in time.
Oh bummer, I was hoping to get advice on spraying regimen :/
Hey Jen!
That varies so much with area of the country you live, weather, etc.
First!
Almost!
"all these crisp apples are what everyone wants"
and it makes me sad. I'd rather have more classic varieties available, e.g. Rome, Jonathan, Jonamac, Cortland, Winesap, Acey Mac, Golden Russet, Ida Red, Prairie Spy. There is a sameness to the flavors of the modern apples, I enjoy the complex flavor of a Jonamac, just my favorite eating apple. And Winesap makes the best homemade applesauce, doesn't need a lot of sugar or spice added, it produces a really amazing flavor profile all on its own.
Hey Michael!
Everyone always wants the newest and the latest! Thanks for watching!
Have a great week! All my best, -Mark