23-01-2025, 08:31 AM
I have been neglectinging my back garden, but did a little wander round there last evening and was rewarded by an early ripened and fallen peach, which despite its bruise and bird peck was deliciously juicy. The fruit is much larger this year than it has been, maybe the tree is responding to the hard prune, or it might be the fertiliser boost I gave it or just the fact it is maturing. Either way I look forward to the harvest. And her daughter tree that I planted between a couple of neighbours flats is also doing really well with a first decent crop showing, and also in need of a bit of lopping. The cooler season obviously suits these trees better, so I shall do a bit of a trim and tidy it up for the ladies over the next week or so, and make picking easier for them both. I do enjoy these trees, the blossom in spring is so lovely, the fruit such a gift, and knowing they are all my own work is very satisfying. The pay off for saving pips, lol...