time think about fruit trees...

February is a good month for pruning fruit trees, blueberries, and other dormant small fruits. I'll be working on that this month.

If you've got plants to prune, and aren't sure what to do, google will find an endless supply of links. NC State has some very good sites.

For lots of info on apple, and peach/plum pruning check out:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/ag29.html
If you're like me, and have some young trees to work with, check out the following for some basic pictures (perhaps less overwhelming than the first link): http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_2d_apple.asp

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If you're adding trees or bushes this year, think about some edible landscaping! Apple trees, and especially blueberries, are relatively easy to grow. I get blueberry bushes from http://www.danfinch.com/berrys.htm

If you're interested in heirloom apple tree seedlings and need a recommendation, I get mine from a really nice couple, Ron and Suzanne Joyner. Their website is at http://bighorsecreekfarm.com/ There are so many varieties to choose from! They take orders until March 1st, do all the grafting work in the spring, and have the trees ready for you in the fall, which is when you would want to get them in the ground.