Strawberries. I must say that these are my most favorite berries in the whole wide world. I remember going to the berry patch with my Grandmother. I remember going to Gary’s Berries on Hwy 27 south of Cadott. There were some other patches we went to also, but I...
After a Summer and Fall of fruit harvesting, it is time to reflect on what has influenced me to create action for next season. Especially, with the continuance of the Diamond Tree, which is an extended addition to the Orchard Run Newsletter, and more diversity in the...
GOLDEN RUSSET APPLE The past two years we have gone from working on my personal collection of historically interesting apple trees, to apple trees that are more advantageous to our clients. Such as Disease Resistance. We know that within our core area of Wisconsin,...
…starts by being particular in not only which location you are wanting to grow, but also in the selection of trees that you are planting in the first place. Sunlight, airflow, and several other components like diversity in available plants and even habitat for...
This time of year, I get out into the orchard more and more every passing day. It’s the exception this year that trips to the orchard are further apart more than normal simply because of the 3-5 feet of snow that slows one down considerably. Even with snowshoes, it...
Frosty GoldRush Apple We made it through another cold snap. Others made it, but not without some disasters of some sort. We had our share here too, but nothing we can’t or couldn’t handle, including one that we have yet to pay for. -35°F to -40°F temps was...
Felco 8 and ARS VS-8 If there were only two kinds of pruners left on the earth, I would hope that it would be these two right here. Now I’ve certainly had my share of pruners in my day, but these two are the ones that have stood out amongst the others. My first pair...
Article written by Don Albrecht Published Spring 2015 Leader- Telegram PDF Copy of Article Apple trees and grass are not exactly good companion plants. I’m Don Albrecht, owner of Albrecht’s Nursery in Chippewa Falls, WI. I’m asked often how wide a mulch ring is around...
Organic Fruit Trees Fertilizing Young Non-bearing Trees Article written by Don Albrecht and published in Chippewa Valley Hidden Treasures Spring 2017 (page 47) Set your fruit trees up for success by establishing a strong framework of tree branches while they are...
Welcome to the online home of Albrecht’s Nursery and Orchard! Whether you want to start your own orchard or just create your own garden for snacking at your home we’ve done our best to put together helpful information to get you started on your way to...
