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| carpet of apple blossoms in Wrightwood, California |
The other day I had an arborist come and look at the mature oak and pine trees on my property and give me an estimate. My neighbors and I agreed on what to do with some older oak trees on the boundary line. They have struggled with a beetle. They look very sick; it's sad. The drought caused them a lot of stress. Fortunately, we had a tremendous amount of snow this past season. It has made all the difference. The soil is like chocolate cake!
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We worked out a plan that everyone was happy with, and then I got an additional estimate for the trees that I own. Most of these homes are on one lot. Since I purchased four lots, there are many, many trees. My favorites are the cypress. They have such a special look and feel. The man trimming the trees told me that they look very healthy, too. I just love them.
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| a walk along the river bed |
The rhubarb is growing like mad! Little baby shoots uncurl overnight. It really multiplies. The apricots are ready to pick, and I spotted my first tomato on the vine. Gardening is so nurturing and rewarding. I feel fortunate to live in a climate that is so conducive to growing food. I am also thankful that I bought property at such an excellent price. It was a sound investment.
What are you growing?
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Such great rhubarb! I love it, hope mine goes as well as yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks, emw. I hope so, too. I stewed up a small pot of it last night, and it was divine. So tender and flavorful!
DeleteThose apple blossoms look so beautiful! Tree trimming can be costly, but, it is something that needs to be done, regularly, isn't it? How lovely to have so many trees on your property (and to have bought the property at such a good price!)
ReplyDeleteYour rhubarb looks great! And how wonderful to have apricots ready to pick and the first tomato! You really are a good gardener.
I'm growing one tomato plant and some cantaloupe plants! Lots of weeds, too! LOL!
Hi Bless, I hope your tomatoes and cantaloupes do well. I am planting more seeds today. It's fun to divide and transplant the plants that are flourishing.
DeleteOh, lots and lots. Our rhubarb is doing well but everything else in pretty much still very baby. It's all coming on well though, as the soil warms up nicely, and I'm looking forward to a good harvest come the summer.
ReplyDeleteYou are very fortunate (and wise) to own such lovely property.
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Thanks Joy. I love having some land. It's so rewarding. It's also a wonderful hobby with so many benefits.
DeleteIt sounds like you are making the most of the land on your property. I don't have a lot of space for growing but I've sown spinach, carrots, beetroot, tomatoes and chillies. X
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Jules. Those plants don't need much space. I have one chili pepper plant and it has several blossoms.
DeleteTomatoes, dwarf beans, runner beans, courgette, cucumber carrots and beetroot. But everything is behind due to bad compost and weather extremes. Fingers crossed it sorts itself.
ReplyDeleteH Frugal, Too bad about the bad compost. I hope you get an abundant harvest.
DeleteI love the picture of the apple trees in full bloom. Good news that you and your neighbors were able to agree about taking care of the trees. Sometimes dealing with neighbors can be frustrating. You are smart to take care of the trees, especially the diseased ones. We have many very sad sick sycamores in our common areas which look awful. Our vegetable gardens are very productive so far-snap peas, basil, beets, carrots, turnips, bell peppers, radishes and lots of different lettuces. We also have strawberries, blueberry and raspberry in large pots.
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, Yes, it's too bad the trees were dying, but we worked out an agreement through Southern CA Edison and the tree trimmer. The electric company will remove the ones near their power lines for free. That really helps. We have an excellent tree trimmer/arborist who is very good with people and trees.
DeleteYour garden sounds amazing!
Apple blossoms are so pretty. Are they fragrant ?
ReplyDeleteI think so, Nil. I can't remember. They are all developing baby apples now. They are so cute.
DeleteYour apricots are ready!!! Oh wow! You are lucky indeed.
ReplyDeleteThay are, LL! I am going to share some with my neighbor. You have to pick them at exactly the right time. There are some that need another day or two.
DeleteWonderful that you have so many trees surroundung you, Stephanie. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIn the garden here there's a variety of things growing. Little tomatoes, silverbeet, snow peas and more. Homegrown food is just amazing!
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It really is, isn't it, Meg? I am so motivated to grow as much food as I can, now that I have the cabin. The temperatures up there are 20 degrees cooler in the summer. That will make such a difference. In this area, things start to fry at that time. I have applied a heavy layer of straw mulch. That will help the vegetables. Your garden sounds fantastic!
DeleteMy tomato plants are looking really healthy. Sadly I killed the cucumber plant by putting it outdoors far too early. I have two new seedlings growing nicely and they will be tended like babies as we love cucumber.. A raspberry cane is appearing from nowhere and that too is being watered and cherished. I love free plants. Particularly food ones.
ReplyDeleteI did the same thing with some zucchini plants, Cherie. I just put seeds in, and one has sprouted so far. How wonderful that you grow cucumber. I have a packet of seeds, maybe I will try that this year. What a gift to have a new raspberry cane!
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