The Conifer Guy

Greetings,

I’m The Conifer Guy. This blog exists to document my journey into growing conifers in my small yard. Space is limited, so the trees will need regular pruning to ensure that they remain within the bounds of the property. However, this makes things more interesting, as I have plans on addressing this.

Currently, the plan is to grow four trees on the property as follows:

• Two balsam fir trees
• One white spruce tree
• One red spruce, or a red/white spruce hybrid

I ordered white spruce and balsam fir seeds from my favorite seed supplier, The Ontario Seed Company. The seeds are expected to arrive by Friday, and I will begin stratifying them when they arrive.

For the red spruce, I intend to grow it from a cutting. Living in southern New Brunswick, I expect that there will be many places where I can go to get a cutting. I intend to get this in March, after my seeds have had time to stratify.

If you’re unfamiliar with terms like stratifying, cuttings, or the differences between these species—don’t worry. That’s exactly what future posts will cover. For now, this is where the project begins. Once the seeds arrive, I’ll post photos so you can follow along from the very start.