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Trees: A Tough Few Years in Connecticut
When the winter 2018-’19 CTPA (Connecticut Tree Protective Association) newsletter, “The Connecticut Arborist” arrived, the article by Chris Donnelly titled, “2018: A Difficult Year for Trees — How Can Arborists Help?” stood out. As a reader, we’ll assume you’ve noticed the increasing number of dead and dying trees as you drive around the state. For the many of us who love our trees and hate to see them perish for any reason, Chris’s article gives us some insight on what’s going on and where. The windstorms and tornadoes in our area in March and May, the continuing advance of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), plus the combined effects of drought…
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Growing Fig Trees in Cooler Climes
By Anne Rowlands SEPT-OCT 2012 – Obviously I grew up in a bit of a bubble. Until recently, I’ve been unaware of the robust fig-growing culture in Connecticut. Though I’ve enjoyed my fair share of fig cookies, dried figs, and the fresh fruit that occasionally becomes available in the supermarket, I never suspected that growing them here was a possibility. I figured they were as unsuitable to this climate as citrus trees. But, while working on this story, I found that these little trees are everywhere – in front yards, back yards, city streets and parking lots. So, for those of you with no experience with figs, here’s something to…
