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Jim Thompson

As a longtime homeowner, Jim Thompson has tried over the years, with varying degrees of success, to enhance his residential landscapes.

As a reporter and editor for newspapers in rural Georgia, Jim interacted frequently with agricultural experts from the University of Georgia Extension Service, learning about soils and other aspects of growing things for both commercial and residential purposes.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in political science, Jim covered a variety of beats before retiring and embarking on writing for Minneopa Orchards.

Closeup of peaches on a tree.

How to Prune a Peach Tree

Do you want that beautiful peach tree in your backyard to provide you with the best fruit year after year? If so, you’ll need to learn the art and science of how to prune a peach tree — selectively cutting or trimming branches — to keep the tree healthy and able to produce high-quality peaches.

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