Our week started with the removal of our old yew tree. It had grown right next to our listed cottage and, at some stage had
Tag: fruit trees
Orchard care – progress!!
When we moved in last summer, we were so excited about our orchard – with pears, apples, plums, and a range of more unusual fruits like our quince,
So far, so good….
Well, the public consultation for our planning application closed yesterday, and as far as we’re aware, we’ve not had any objections except from a district councillor who
A weekend of kitchen garden fruit trees
On Thursday we received a VERY exciting parcel from a friend who’s recently started up her own business and who we commissioned to make some
Our first ever attempt at pruning!
It occurred to us the other day that this is the first time we’ve ever actually owned trees… and we’re definitely learning how much work is involved with them! A dry
A tough week
Between a tough week at work, a diploma assignment returned “for rework”, and the ‘necessary-but-relentless’ cleaning jobs (anyone enjoy pressure-washing moss off concrete in near-freezing temperatures? No, didn’t think
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