There is something about a bare-root tree that is quite beautiful all in its own way. And, with bare-root season upon us we brought home a total of 10 new trees this weekend. There was a lot of walking the perimeter, talking about what should go where, which need close proximity to a particular pollinator, and deciding how to settle these trees into our garden. We do not have a traditional looking orchard, where trees are in perfect rows and organized by type. But, rather, we have them worked in among the hens, our little man and and his swings, trucks, scooters and such. It works wonderfully, and come spring the peppering of blossoming trees strewn about is quite beautiful.
We added new nectarine, peach, plum and quince trees, and I believe Erik still may have one or two not checked off from this year's list. It was a family affair, finding each a home and getting their roots settled into the ground - a task that needs to be completed quickly when purchasing bare-root plants.
And, when all of this digging, toiling and planting was finished, we brought in some grapefruits, limes and oranges that we juiced and drank as cocktails. There are fewer drinks better than a fresh-fruit cocktail.
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Love the bare root, I put in a few myself, this year it was the peaches! Good luck. Has it been freezing down your way? HOpe my avocado trees survuve.
ReplyDeleteWe have had a few nights of freezing temperatures - and we are keeping our eye on several of our tropicals. Hope your avocados survive, too! Green gold those things.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive. I keep trying to find ways to shoe-horn a few more fruit trees into my tiny yard.
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking where I could fit more trees into the garden. My problem is that I'd like one pear tree, but you need to to fertilize. I also need something small.
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