Against the clock to move 5 trees

We have a new apple tree which we are excited to get planted but we also have plans to move our other trees which will affect when and where we plant it. So how do I look after a new bare root tree until I get it planted into its permanent place? And how will the winter weather affect that?
Yet again the cold snap and frozen ground has delayed our plans but today it's warm and the ground has defrosted so we are going to move our 5 trees, but as usual, mother nature isn't playing ball and we have a storm due to hit this afternoon, so we have to be quick.
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[@eliandkate]

Admit it…. Who bought cordon apple trees this year?

[@GardenerScott]

I did! I lost one to animals and decided to add more when I shopped to replace it.

[@eliandkate]

Now I wanted a James Grieve but couldn’t get one at the time

[@eliandkate]

Oh no… just how many more “accident” fell into the basket?

[@mellfraze8112]

I was very good about practicing self restraint & didn't buy any fruit trees (yet 😂)

[@GardenerScott]

@@eliandkate I only have two on order now, but am planning an additional two.

[@plotno.9]

I love patio trees! They can be used in so many spaces! They are ideal in all gardens! Your garden is beautiful! 😘💕🌸

[@eliandkate]

They are fab aren’t they

[@GardenMyselfHappy]

Great video. I get drenched now and then too. What fab trees.

[@skygazer1024]

I can just imagine how beautiful your garden is going to look when those trees are in bloom.

[@eliandkate]

Oh I really hope so…. Already that bed just looks more interesting

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

🐝 Thanks for the great video 🌻 more fruit more happyyyy

[@eliandkate]

I agree 😃 Plus all the gorgeous blossom

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

@@eliandkate more flowers more happy to 🤣

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Ooh can't wait to see the beautiful blossoms!

[@eliandkate]

I’m super excited for spring

[@bwolf0003]

Can’t wait to see what my apple trees do this spring! Your trees will look amazing there!

[@eliandkate]

I’m hoping for a garden full of blossom

[@margakat]

I love the way you say "because."

[@BoothbyGardens]

I've got a dwarf Apple and a dwarf Plum tree coming in a few months. Very excited, but lots to study up on! perfect timing on the video.

[@eliandkate]

Oh exciting… just dwarf trees or cordon trees?

[@susanelwood5794]

I have 6 apple cordons all on dwarf root stock. I’ve just got 2 pears on dwarf root stock (both espaliers) to go with my existing 2. Also a dwarf cherry ‘Stella’ coming. Exciting times -hopefully 🍎 pears 🍐

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Eli & Kate, nice job potting up your "Katie apple tree" lovely job on planting all 5 trees. They will look lovely when they grow blossom. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@eliandkate]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@emma41093]

Glad the storms didn’t cause much damage to your garden (from the looks of it). I recently found this channel and it has been an absolute joy! It’s so difficult to find gardening channels and blogs based in the same area as you, so this has been a treat! I have always been interested in growing veg but the conditions have always been wrong (north facing, flats etc). I now finally have a south facing garden and I cannot wait to get started (greenhouse is on the list). Your channel has given me so much more confidence to take that leap.

[@eliandkate]

Might be interesting for you to know then that ours isn’t south facing either…. Most of it is in shadow and north facing 😃

[@julie-annepineau4022]

Those are going to be some happy apple trees. Be interesting to see how heavy they produce with easier access to more water and nutrients being in the ground.

[@eliandkate]

I’m hoping it makes a difference. At the very least it should make it easier for us 😃

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I thought I’d commented on this video… I love that you’ve bought the Katy cordon apple tree. Brilliant! They look good along the back fence and your other trees look like they have always been there on the side fence bed. Great work in the storm ladies ❤

[@eliandkate]

I’m really pleased with the trees in the fence bed… it makes a huge difference

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@eliandkate they really do look so good there. 😍

[@docgrannrsgardencooking8719]

Katie sound like she has a head cold. Speedy recovery. I would say stay warm out there.

[@bethanskitchengarden]

I'm glad you managed to get your trees planted/transplanted. Whenever I think about doing winter jobs I always imagine having loads of time, being really careful and exact about things, in reality it's exactly like the spring/summer, you have to rush out on the one day where the weather is actually ok and try to get as many things done as you possibly can 😂 I hope your trees do well for you. What will you put in front of the greenhouse now? I also saw you had one of those tall green vertical container pot things that look great, are they as productive as they look? Take care 😊

[@eliandkate]

We won't be putting anything in front of the greenhouse as part of the reason we moved the trees was because the pots got in the way. We do have plans to reuse the pots though :D The vertical planter is awesome, it's a greenstalk and you wouldn't believe what I've managed to grow in it.... got lots more plans for it for during the new season.

[@bethanskitchengarden]

@@eliandkate I look forward to seeing your plans 😊

[@gaylewatson689]

2 storms back to back wasn’t nice, so glad your greenhouse survived.

[@eliandkate]

I never have to worry about my greenhouse, it’s designed to withstand the very worst the Uk could ever throw at it. It’s almost indestructible 👏👏👏👏

[@stephenmckelvie2032]

Trees are looking great. Good job. The blossom will be amazing in the spring.

[@eliandkate]

I really hope so, I’m excited about the two in the fence bed 👏👏

[@amiladybug9526]

hard work I would stack the trees special all the strong wind we have and when they fruit they get heavy and bend.

[@eliandkate]

No don’t worry, these do get laden with fruit but they don’t bend. The fruit grows very close to the trunk so there isn’t that issue with the weight further out. We do have real problems with wind here as we are an exposed costal garden but they do fantastic, even in the pots for the last couple of years

[@susangarner9290]

Loved this video. Loved going out in the car with you.

[@eliandkate]

Seeing those storm clouds coming over the hill 😂😂😂

[@ninemoonplanet]

You two, cussing and all, got it done 👍. The storms in the UK have definitely caused a lot of damage, but those trees, all 5 look fine. Now to do something else while you wait. I can't possibly get another tree, no room for the ones already here. 🤦‍♀️

[@eliandkate]

I never thought I had room but these cordon trees are amazing

[@dd7521]

​@@eliandkatecan they stay in pots permanently if the pots are big enough? as I only have a small garden. Thank you.

[@eliandkate]

Absolutely yeah…. We’ve just chosen to move them because it’s more work to look after them in pots

[@dd7521]

@@eliandkate thanks! That's brilliant 😁

[@carolinebown8686]

Brilliant video ... very exciting to watch they grow with you 😊😊😊

[@eliandkate]

New trees might become of the most exciting things

[@carolinebown8686]

@eliandkate I've had to sacrifice my beloved Cherry tree ( last year ) ... coz I wanted more space for 2/3 more raised planters ... it was a very hard decision ...as it was beautiful but maybe had grown alittle too large for our garden 😊😊😊

[@eliandkate]

@carolinebown8686 😭

[@tater357]

Interesting....I've never seen an apple tree that grows the fruit next to the main branch like this. Now I'm intrigued and want to grow one.

[@eliandkate]

I wholeheartedly recommend them, so easy to look after, don’t need much space at all, great harvest

[@susanelwood5794]

I have both of these 😊 Katy & Red Falstaff plus several others and pear trees

[@eliandkate]

Both these…?

[@paulrush5935]

Well done both, job completed, pulling those trees out in the bed I could see was a struggle😮 How did you both feel the next day🙈😊

[@eliandkate]

😂😂 I won’t lie…. The butt cheeks were complaining

[@Swrqltr]

I have never tried bare root plant’s because I never could see how they could still grow with so much time out of dirt. Thank you

[@eliandkate]

Generally they wouldn’t have too much time out of the dirt, they will have been dug up just before being sent to you, so hopefully a couple of days at most 😍

[@dustyflats3832]

Good job! I already mentioned I bought dwarves a few years back because columnar were not sold then. The orchard guy said I could train them. Now that they are available maybe I will move two as I planted them close to train columnar style. I’m not even sure we can grow fruit as nothing has produced so far. Hope to see something this year. May have to stick with berries as all kinds of those are doing well. Grew peaches, ect. 2 miles away. Must be too low and subject to frosts. I don’t know, could be the soil and heat also as it took me a few years to realize I need shade for radishes. The temps here are erratic. Yea, we put the cables across and everything for support as they will need it.

[@eliandkate]

Berries do so well here… our area is known as berry country

[@Sylvie_M]

I have been taught by trees not to stake trees because they develop strong trunks if they sway in the wind. That said, Isha is a different story!! Good for you and Kate for persevering, swearing and all, in the rain! Two hardy souls!!

[@eliandkate]

There are all sorts of pieces of advice about trees and planting them and so much of it contradicts other advice but basically just look after them. 😃

[@Sylvie_M]

@@eliandkate And I really appreciated your video on pruning columnar apple trees! Thanks for that one!

[@eliandkate]

@Sylvie_M no probs Sylvia Hope it comes in handy

[@freakygardener8033]

I don't believe you. You two seem super sweet, and I don't think either of you would EVER swear, or through any tantrums!!! 😁 As far as staking those 3, they are close enough, you might put a horizontal board between all 3, to keep them straight to each other, then anchor the ends of the cross brace.

[@eliandkate]

Good thought for if they turn out to need staked

[@ausfoodgarden]

I'm a terrible person. I don't give my potted fruit trees anywhere near enough attention. They are hanging on to survival. I swear I'll do better this year. Those dwarf close-fruiting trees are fantastic. I hope the Katie apple tree does well.

[@eliandkate]

They are fab, you wouldn’t believe the harvests you get from them too

[@meghanplamondon8639]

Such hard work, and you did a great job with it! I wonder if you’ll prune to train them up and across the fence behind them? ( espalier) it might look amazing. ❤

[@eliandkate]

No these are cordon trees so they aren’t the type for espalier, if you are thinking about espalier, double check the details of the tree from the supplier. Make sure it’s noted as suitable for espalier 😃

[@meghanplamondon8639]

@@eliandkate thank you for the info. I didn’t know certain varieties were better suited for espalier. In my zone, and on my yard,3a, I don’t have fruit trees, but I do think they are lovely. I can’t wait to see how yours do this summer. Good luck with them.

[@eliandkate]

@meghanplamondon8639 these could be perfect for you. Take up hardly any space, even in the ground, they only need a metre space

[@Oktopia]

Looks like you're making fruit tree guilds! :D

[@eliandkate]

Oh I don’t know the specifics of that but we’ve just moved the trees into the flower beds, other than that no plans 😃

[@Seed2Sapling]

If you ever need good compost, Find someone in your area who has Guinea pigs... the waste products of wood shavings and hay mixed with piggy poop is just great ... you could trade a few spare lettuce for bags of compst !

[@johnclark2333]

Erm, good luck with keeping Katie straight ❤😂

[@eliandkate]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnclark2333]

Phew, am pleased you took that comment how it was intended. Didn't want to cross a line and cause offence, much love. Jx

[@eliandkate]

@johnclark2333 don’t worry, it was clearly in fun 😃

[@beckypeterson7522]

have you ever considered espalier style apple/fruit trees?

[@eliandkate]

No it’s not suitable for us…. We don’t have somewhere for them to go where they can get the sunlight they need, hence growing them as skinny trees instead of

[@tanyagriffith2737]

We are still in full on winter in Atlantic 🇨🇦. Looking forward to spring. Do you ever use soil blockers? I just received my Ladbrooke ones in the mail. 🙂

[@eliandkate]

No I’ve never tried them, it’s not really something we see here in the uk

[@tanyagriffith2737]

@@eliandkate I bought Ladbrooke ones as they are made in England and have great reviews.

[@eliev7844]

Fantastic, as always! Eli, I’ve got a completely unrelated question, and wondered if you could enlighten me. Based on your success with growing King of the North peppers, I ordered some seeds, which I sowed on the 11th January and have growing under lights. I’m a bit concerned because the leaves have turned a kind of deep browny purple, having emerged green. There’re no true leaves yet, just the cotyledons. The stem is also a similar colour. Is this normal for King of the North, or could my plant be in some way unhappy? Has anyone else have the same experience?

[@eliandkate]

No that’s not good. Not knowing your set up it’s hard to say but the leaves turning yellow or brown can be because the lights are too close…. Or leaves and stem turning purple can be because they are stressed and not taking up nutrients (this can happen when they are too cold). It’s hard to say but no it’s not normal

[@samanthahoos9827]

😂I have 2 apple trees and one pear tree with never having fruit in over 10 years. Last year my son in law announced he’s allergic to apples and peas so I promised not to grow either so he can eat other vegetables from my gardens with less worry. There look so good I would have bought if not for him 😂

[@Garden-of-weeden]

Not me, but I did buy a dwarf nectarine tree…. Tho I will look at cordons

[@eliandkate]

Ohhhhh nectarines, that’s proper exciting… I wanna know more!!!

[@reneemclay5483]

Hi eli and kate can i ask how you got a greestalk leaf tower im despatate for one

[@eliandkate]

It was actually a gift from a friend but you can now get them in the UK and Europe from growtowers.eu/ Tell her you’ve seen mine 😃

[@reneemclay5483]

@@eliandkate Thankyou so much I’ve been wanting one for years i garden just outside edinburgh and am a part time wheelchair user and it would be great

[@eliandkate]

I genuinely do think they are amazing

[@susiespearing6165]

What's the evergreen behind the column apple trees please Eli?

[@eliandkate]

They are Ceanothus or Californian Lilac 😃

[@susiespearing6165]

@@eliandkate ohhh !!Looks out at her 7ft high and wide Ceanothus "skylark" after 3 Years .I may pass 😂😂

[@eliandkate]

@susiespearing6165 ha ha ha We bought it deliberately to cover that fence lol. Our neighbours have one we love

[@elainemcgran8828]

How big / tall are the pot's you had the apple trees in. I have similar but I didn't think they would be big enough for my apple tree

[@eliandkate]

Those were about 45 litres I think. If we’d planned on keeping the trees in pots they would have been potted up next year to maybe 60 litre and that would have been their permanent pots.

[@Smithy318i]

Just bought a tree. Is a 65 litre pot big enough ?

[@eliandkate]

If it’s on dwarfing root stock it should be 😃 Just remember though, in a pot, you need to make sure you keep it watered and fed.

[@Cordelia0704p]

Eli you’re pointing at nothing at the end :)

[@eliandkate]

I just checked and the video recommendation is coming up. Wonder if there’s a glitchy thing happening.

[@Cordelia0704p]

@@eliandkate entirely possible KZbin’s been a bit of a PITA :)

[@shawnsgarden3742]

Eli, those 2 empty pots are crying out for blueberries, imagine dropping a few in your G&T in the summer, fresh off the plant...

[@eliandkate]

Oh I have them earmarked for dahlias 😂😂😂😂

[@cpoco]

Perhaps I should have... the granny smith I bought I think two years ago still hasn't kept any of the fruit it has started producing... other than that I have about 4 I've been growing from seed (somewhat hoping they end up as crab apples as I love sour fruit). At least it turns out I have managed to grow a peach tree :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vddWRmiLyjiZo

[@eliandkate]

if it's dropping the fruit (is that what you mean) it's usually because the plant doesn't feel it can cope... so we get something here called June drop (although can be june or july), where the plant will drop any fruit it feels it can't bring to ripe... to avoid it we reduce the amount of fruit on the plant, usually down to just a couple per spurr. It might be the plant trying to tell you it needs more watering and nutrition?

[@cpoco]

@@eliandkate I think it's kind of like that but it's still only it's second year and the fruit don't get beyond about marble size so I think it's just not established enough to bring any to full size. I'll see how it goes next season.

[@samanthahoos9827]

😂I have 2 apple trees and one pear tree with never having fruit in over 10 years. Last year my son in law announced he’s allergic to apples and peas so I promised not to grow either so he can eat other vegetables from my gardens with less worry. There look so good I would have bought if not for him 😂