Sunday, March 24, 2013

Apples

When we moved here there were just four fruit trees on the property - the obligatory grapefruit and lemon as well as a most delicious plum and an apple which I think is a Royal Gala.

I have been fighting codlin moth and possums and finally picked the last of the apples a couple of days ago.  They are delicious and I didn't want to let the possums have any more of them.

I have not planted any more fruit trees.



It has been a busy weekend with a family wedding and visitors from various parts of New Zealand as well as Perth.  The wedding was lovely - the marriage itself took place on a beach similar to ones I have pictured recently and the reception was in a marquee on a lawn with a delightful stream running around it.  As it got dark night lights were lit in the trees.


I am now exhausted.
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11 comments:

  1. crafty cat cornerMarch 25, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I bet those trees looke wonderful, I love sillouette trees at the best of times and with fairy lights even better.
    Briony
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  2. Cindy@NorthofWiartonMarch 25, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    I would be saving them from the possums too ! they look so good. Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the wedding as well.

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  3. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeMarch 25, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I looks Iike you saved a nice uncheck from the possums. I used to have fruit trees but they were so much work. Now I just have ornamentals and get to enjoy the beauty of the blossoms without the hassle of keeping pests away from the trees.

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  4. MandaBurms FarmStay for Cats.March 25, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    Can't beat home grown apples - as for the possum pesky thing!

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  5. ElaineMarch 25, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    They look lovely, well worth the fight. Since we have been 'growing our own' vegetables, I have noticed that it really is a battle ground out there...whatever crops you grow there is something else wanting to eat it!

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  6. MollyMarch 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Those apples look delicious. The wedding sound lovely - haven't been to a wedding for yonks. It was my daughter's 22nd wedding anniversary yesterday

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  7. KathMarch 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    The wedding sounds very atmospheric, I love lights in the garden at night.

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  8. Cro MagnonMarch 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Would you recommend a Royal Gala for my new orchard?

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  9. KathyMarch 26, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    How nice to have such a good variety of fruit trees, Susan. Those apples look delicious. The wedding sounds memorable, even if you're now feeling the effects of all that celebrating.

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    1. Susan HeatherMarch 26, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      At least no hangover - I was on antibiotics for a sinus infection - don't drink much at the best of times.

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