He oversees a lot of the smaller tree pruning projects. Pasang Sherpa is our resident tree pruner and groomer here at the farm. The reduced flow of fluids in the tree during the time helps the pruning wounds heal quicker.įor this pruning job, two different kinds of tools are used – an extended reach pole saw and a pole pruner. Dormancy pruning reduces the amount of stress placed on the tree. It’s best to complete all pruning before early spring when the buds begin to form. The best time to prune trees is when the trees are dormant. These trees are done every couple of years. These trees are developing so nicely.Īnd here are some of the trees just before they were pruned. I loved the allée so much I extended it in 2017 all the way down to the chicken coops. Linden trees are easy to care for and ideal for urban landscapes because they tolerate a wide range of adverse conditions, including pollution. In autumn, the leaves of the linden tree take on a beautiful golden hue before dropping. Here is a photo of the allée in October as the leaves start to turn.

Corn cribs are also raised above ground on stone piers strategically placed to support its frame and to deter any curious vermin.

The wooden boards are spaced slightly to let in air flow. This taper, which narrows a foot from top to bottom, was designed to keep the corn dry. Notice, the walls are slanted on the corn crib. A corn crib is a type of granary used to dry and store corn. This spring view of the linden trees looks south up the allée from the Boxwood Allée.Īnd here is a June photo looking north from the old corn crib, which is original to the farm. Tilia, commonly called basswood or linden, is a medium to large deciduous tree which typically grows to 50 to 80 feet tall with an ovate-rounded crown.

Spacing of boards corn crib