One of my favorite ways to spend time as a retiree is as a gardener. Shrub roses grow well here in the sunny mountains of California. I go out and deadhead these Cecile Brunners each morning. I am rewarded with constant, fragrant, pink blooms and new growth. They enjoyed a recent drenching from the rain we just received.
This year I planted a Mr. Lincoln, (my favorite dramatic red rose,) in the ground. It's located in a sunny spot, and I'm hoping that it will thrive there. Berries, apples, pears, and cherries grow in abundance in Wrightwood, California. Our summers are short and mild, unlike the harsh and blistering heat we experience in Santa Clarita. I tend different fruits in each location.
This plum tree is very close to my cabin. I saw a squirrel excitedly run off with one of these succulent fruits in its mouth. It looks like they have adapted to the climate very well here, as well. This plot of land also has a large grapevine that is filled with grapes. It receives plenty of sun.
Are you growing any fruit right now? I am currently harvesting Macintosh Apples. They are so tasty and sweet!
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I'm early, semi-retired and looking forward to more time in my garden. Here in New Zealand spring fruit trees are waking up but I'm still harvesting kiwi fruit, lemons, limes and oranges.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, THC. My citrus are green right now. Thank you for reading and for commenting.
DeleteYour pink roses are beautiful and I hope the red rose will grow well, too. No reason why it shouldn't because you take such good care of your plants. I have some oranges and lemons growing, right now and a passionfruit vine.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely, Bless. I wonder if I could grow passionfruit here?
DeleteMy autumn raspberries seem a but late this year but they are coming along now. xx
ReplyDeleteYes, this is the time, Joy. The ones in the stores are so plump and juicy from all the rain and snow.
DeleteI spend a lot of time in the garden, usually in the afternoon. Our yard is very small which is fine by me. I know each plant and greet them all each day. Yes, I am a crazy old lady. I am a firm believer in the power of deadheading blooming plants and do it daily. The reward is more flowers and a healthier plant. The lemon, blueberries and raspberries are not producing now. Your roses are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI find that deadheading really does wonders, too, Anita. The climate in Wrightwood is ideal for growing roses. It's cooler than in Santa Clarita. they are very resilient.
DeleteYour roses are beautiful, we are just getting another lot of blooms on ours just as we thought they were done. At the allotment we are harvesting Autumn raspberries, small russet dessert apples and plump Bramley cooking ones. Plums would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you, PP. Thank you, I love those roses. What a fantastic harvest from your allotment. I would like to grow some different varieties of apples up here; I will google the ones you mentioned.
DeleteYour roses look lovely.
ReplyDeleteSeptember is a good month for apples.
Enjoy your days in the garden.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Lowcarb. The apples that grow locally are so delicious! There are so many different varieties.
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