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Green Gage Plum TreeBavay's Green Gage is a cherished heirloom plum variety, renowned for its exquisite honey like sweetness. Often hailed as the finest flavored of all European plums, it remains a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Known for their small, round fruit with smooth green skin and tender, golden flesh. These plums are exceptionally sweet and flavorful, making them perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and baking. Thriving in full sun and well draining soil,

Bavay's Green Gage is a cherished heirloom plum variety, renowned for its exquisite honey-like sweetness. Often hailed as the finest-flavored of all European plums, it remains a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Known for their small, round fruit with smooth green skin and tender, golden flesh. These plums are exceptionally sweet and flavorful, making them perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and baking. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Green Gage trees require moderate chill hours and benefit from a pollinator, such as Italian Plum, French Improved Prune and Blue Damson Plum, for enhanced yields. The tree blooms in early spring with delicate white flowers, adding ornamental value. With its rich heritage, unparalleled sweetness, and versatility, Green Gage is a timeless choice for plum enthusiasts.

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

Green Gage Plum trees, scientifically known as Prunus domestica 'Green Gage,' are prized for their sweet and flavorful fruits, which have been cultivated for centuries. These trees are relatively easy to grow and can provide a bountiful harvest for home gardeners and orchard enthusiasts alike. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to grow and care for Green Gage Plum trees:

  • Zones: 5-9

  • Chill hours: 700

  • Harvest: July-August

  • Looks: Small-medium sized with attractive bright green skin and amber, smooth-textured flesh.

  • Personality: Tart-sweet with rich candy-like flavor; excellent fresh, dried and cooked.

  • Facts of note: Green Gage–Bavay's, is an heirloom plum variety prized for its exceptional honey taste. Considered by many to be the finest flavored of all European Plums. Small green fruit with translucent greenish-yellow flesh develop red blush when ripe. Adapted to a wide range of climates the Green Gage tolerates the cold and unpredictable winters and springs of zone 5 and 6 as well as ripening in the warmth of zone 9. This variety can take a few more years then most to begin to set. But dependable year after year after the first good crop. Though self-fruitful the Green Gage will set a larger crop when planted with other European plum varieties.

  • Pollination: Self-fruitful, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

  • Planting: Green Gage Plum trees thrive in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Choose a sunny location with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Plant your tree in early spring or late fall when the soil is workable. Ensure the planting hole is twice as wide as the root ball and slightly shallower.

  • Spacing: Allow sufficient spacing between trees, approximately 15 to 20 feet apart, to ensure proper air circulation and sunlight penetration. This spacing helps prevent diseases and ensures healthy growth and fruit production.

  • Watering: Newly planted Green Gage Plum trees require regular watering to establish their root systems. Provide 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, either through rainfall or manual irrigation, during the growing season. Once established, these trees are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from consistent moisture during fruit development.

  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, in early spring before new growth begins. Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding application rates and methods. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, as it can promote vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production.

  • Pruning: Prune Green Gage Plum trees during the dormant season, typically in late winter or early spring, to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Additionally, thin out crowded branches to improve airflow and light penetration. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can stimulate excessive vegetative growth and reduce fruiting.

  • Pest and Disease Management: Keep an eye out for common pests and diseases that may affect Green Gage Plum trees, such as aphids, plum curculio, and brown rot. Monitor your trees regularly and take appropriate measures, such as applying insecticidal soap or horticultural oil, to control pests. Practice good sanitation by removing fallen fruit and debris to minimize disease spread.

  • Harvesting: Green Gage Plum trees typically produce ripe fruit in late summer to early fall, depending on the growing region and climate. Harvest plums when they are fully ripe but still firm to the touch. Ripe fruit will have a slight give when gently squeezed and will detach easily from the tree with a gentle twist.

  • Storage: Store harvested plums in a cool, dry place or refrigerate them to prolong freshness. Avoid washing plums until ready to eat, as excess moisture can promote spoilage. Green Gage Plums are known for their excellent flavor and can be enjoyed fresh, used in baking, or preserved through canning or freezing.

  • Pollination: Green Gage Plum trees are self-fertile but benefit from cross-pollination to improve fruit set and yield. Planting multiple varieties of plum trees nearby can enhance pollination and increase fruit production. Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in this process, so encourage biodiversity in your garden to attract them.

  • Winter Protection: In regions with harsh winters, provide winter protection for young Green Gage Plum trees to prevent frost damage. Mulch around the base of the tree to insulate the roots and protect them from freezing temperatures. Consider wrapping the trunk with tree wrap or burlap to prevent sunscald and frost cracks.

Overall, growing Green Gage Plum trees can be a rewarding experience for gardeners of all skill levels. With proper care and maintenance, these trees can provide an abundance of delicious fruit for many years to come. Whether enjoyed fresh, baked into pies, or preserved for later use, Green Gage Plums are sure to delight taste buds and bring joy to the garden.

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Being a huge fan of Bishop Robert Barron on YouTube, I turned to this book for a specific issue: what is the historical evidence not only that Jesus lived but that He was resurrected? In addition, I wanted something that wasn't written from the perspective of theology but from a more neutral, historical stance. Furthermore, I wanted a book that wasn't a 900 page academic treatise but a book that a layperson could read, easily, and get an overview to the historiography. AN OVERVIEW TO THE HISTORIOGRAPHY This book fulfilled that role. Whether you accept its evidence or not hinges a) on your own religious perspective and open mindedness, and b) whether you accept the veracity of many of the early writings of Christianity. Not being an expert, I can't really reach a firm conclusion on "b." The authors are clearly fervent Christians, but they do an admirable job of leaving their beliefs aside and resting their survey to the facts and the historiography. The book is an excellent overview to the logic and argument in favor of the resurrection. If you're curious or you've ever wondered whether there is any evidence... this is an excellent choice. AN EXPOSE ON LOGIC What I found surprising and enjoyable, however, was the writers' expose on logic. If x is true, then y is true. If a is not true, then b cannot be true - etc. The discussion of historical logic, above and apart from the Resurrection, was eye-opening. It made me think - a lot - about how I apply logic to my own understanding of "reality," whether a scientific theory (e.g., evolution) or a historical theory (e.g., that Christ was resurrected). For that alone, the book is worthy of the read. Did Jesus live? Was he resurrected? This book is not only a good survey of the evidence and arguments but also a wonderful adventure in logic. Read it, and you decide.
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Equipping Believers to Evangelize the Resurrection
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To be candid, I am not a fan of most popular apologetics -- especially on the resurrection. But when I saw that this book was 384 pages long, I thought it was perhaps an exception and would cover the issue in more detail than others. I was wrong. So why do I still rank this book so high? Because it does what it intends to do effectively. This book effectively equips Christians to witness to their friends, neighbors, and families using the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Habermas and Licona begin with a discussion about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus to Christianity. Though this seems obvious, the discussion is helpful because it wisely recommends focusing on the resurrection without getting bogged down in, presumably, issues such as inerrancy and a complete harmonization of the resurrection narratives. This is a common failing of Christians trying to share their faith. The authors' emphasis on keeping the eye on the ball extends throughout the book. After the opening chapter, the book turns to the core of the issue, the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. The strength of this section is that it distills down, accurately, a high level of scholarship on the issue. Habermas and Licona present five "minimal facts." That is, they focus on five historical facts that are accepted by most scholars: 1) Jesus' death by crucifixion; 2) Jesus' disciples believed that he rose and appeared to them; 3) Paul, a persecutor of the church, has suddenly changed to faith in Jesus; 4) James, skeptical of Jesus during his ministry, was suddenly changed to faith in Jesus; and, 5) The tomb of Jesus was empty. No. 4 is perhaps more disputed than Habermas and Licona discuss (and by far the least important of the five), but the rest of the discussion accurately represents the state of historical scholarship. Although their discussion will not supplant the more probing discussions of N.T. Wright or William L. Craig, it will equip the reader to accurately present to their friends, neighbors, and family the persuasive historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. They fit their "minimal facts" together effectively to present a strong case for the resurrection of Jesus. Most of the rest of the book deals with various objections to the resurrection. This includes the usual suspects, such as the hallucination theory or the forgotten grave site. But it also includes others that scholars tend to ignore but which actually pop up in real conversation, such as whether Jesus could have been an alien (don't laugh, I've heard that one) and how do we know that even if there was a resurrection that God had anything to do with it. Their response effectively focuses on the context of Jesus' ministry and claims about himself. There are a few sections that appear out of place, such as the discussion of near death experiences and even the section about the existence of God. But the book closes with its strength, a helpful discussion of how to take the knowledge conveyed by the book and convince others about the resurrection of Jesus. Christians wishing to share effectively the core of their faith with those they care about will find this book very helpful. And for that reason, I recommend it.
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“Jesus’ Resurrection is a crucial issue”
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This book is a must for everyone. The question of “Jesus” is the most important question in human history. Was Jesus real? Did Jesus die? Did Jesus rose? These questions and those like it are the most fundamental, theological questions of the human race. If Jesus was real, if Jesus died, and if Jesus rose, then what he taught is real. The author does a great job of breaking down key arguments against the resurrection, key points of why the resurrection happened, and so much more. The author provides easy breakdown charts. The book it is very easy to read for the common man. If you have an honest heart, you should read this book and see what you think. If you are a Christian, you should get this book to help with your faith, to help correct some false teachings (like a non-bodily resurrection), and to better yourself in defending the faith.
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Do not fear studying this topic, nor encountering objectors to the truth.
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The book is written so well. It provides incredible graphs that summarize each chapter and the premise of the book. Gary Habermas is a prolific author of this topic and has to be one of the greatest contemporary Christian historians. Additionally, Michael R. Licona who also is a fantastic author and apologist co-authors the book. The book provides arguments that are accepted by the majority of historians as to the veracity of the resurrection account. The key to the book is it aids the defender of this truth to not have to include supporting the scripture as part of the argument which can allow the arguer a way to bypass indisputable truths. Early in the book, this is called the Five Facts ( 4 + 1) The first 4 are the strongest arguments and there's the additional Empty Tomb presentation as well. The 4 are: 1. Jesus' Death by Crucifixion 2. Disciples' BELIEFS that Jesus Appeared 3. Conversion of the Church Persecutor Paul 4. Conversion of the Skeptic James These historical facts are clearly portrayed and defended and as the book continues arguments are supplied and answered. Finally, there's a disc with the book "The Resurrection Challenge" !
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