A couple of weeks ago, Dave splurged and bought several fruit trees. So we have our own little orchard. He has always talked about having an orchard and we have planted trees on our other places but have always moved before they really got mature.
He bought 2 peach trees, 2 cherry trees, and a 4 variety pear tree. I had bought him a plum tree last year for his birthday so I think we are set! We already have plenty of mature apple trees scattered about the farm.
The peach tree is already blooming, and yes the zoning is supposed to be ok for our area! Will let you know if we get fruit!
The cherry tree is blossoming too!
With these new trees and the raspberry patch, rhubarb patch and the strawberries I planted last year, I think we are well on our way to being self providing for our fruit needs anyway! It is kind of cool knowing where your food has come from and what exactly has been done to it. These days with growth hormones and pesticides and goodness knows what else they do to food, it is nice knowing we are getting as natural as possible!
The trees are set just beyond our garden bordering the rail fence into the pasture field. Can't wait to see if/when they bear fruit!
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1 comment:
that's really cool! i'm jealous!
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