In the early 1960s, apple grower Anthony Wijcik noticed an abnormal shoot on a “McIntosh” tree in his orchard135. The “Wijcik” sport has a “columnar” growth habit with a thick, stunted primary axis, very short internodes, and short lateral spurs rather than lateral branches (Fig.5...
For years, the community has been a small hub of wholesome, self-driven initiatives, including traditional painting, horticulture (through a small orchard of mostly citrus and mangoes), culture, and spirituality. The community has long focused on supporting young people in need, through hosting ...