Making the hard chop In the old garden I used to have an amazing orchard. There were about 30 now mature fruit trees. I had the space, so I just planted what I wanted without too much thought and consideration. Although I did have a ‘do or die’ philosophy, which is quite self-explanatory. A tree would be popped in a hole and left to fend … Continue reading Making the hard chop
I have a problem. I want it all and I want it now. But there is an ancient Chinese proverb to support me in my pressing desires. “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The next best time is now.” Added to the sense of urgency is winter is slipping away. Ordinarily I’d be champing at the bit to have this … Continue reading Getting Fruity
As I perched precariously between the branches half way up my young peach tree, reaching out to bend tender branches bearing the best fruit towards me, I remember thinking “what am I doing? I’m getting to old for this.” To be fair the tree isn’t that young. It was the first tree I planted in my orchard about 9 years ago, so while still young … Continue reading Peaches for me
Sometimes it is a good idea to look back in time to see how things were at the same period years ago. It is interesting to see four years ago some things were very much the same yet others were so vastly different. My corn is further along this year, but the peaches are still in the trees in both cases, although this year is … Continue reading Blast from the past: When gardening isn’t gardening at all
Typical! With less than a handful of summer days left – today’s weather was awesome. One of those lovely blue sky days we have been dreaming about for months. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the cicadas were cicading. I’m not sure if it was a one off or if it will be like it again tomorrow. To be honest I’m too … Continue reading Only four days left.
