Jubilee versus Victoria Plum
Many people ask the question about Victoria plums being the best. Well there other contenders. Take the photo below, Jubilee
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Homemade Cherry Pie – Ohhhh
In my travels, I came across a local cherry tree that is well over 30 ft tall. Every year it
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Already planted out this years Grafts
The strip of land previously weed killed and then cleared by strip buring, has been planted out with this years
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The first Oullins Green Gages of the 2011 season
These are Oullin’s Golden Gages and are just turning yellow, and are very sweet and juicy. They are large and
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First Apricots of the 2011 Season and its the end of July
A variety called Novi Sad, that is grown in an open field orchard, in the Midlands.
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Coughton Court (NT) Orchard, Warwickshire
A day out to Coughton Court (National Trust) in Warwickshire. A photo of the way they stake and label their
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Persimmon (Chocolate) has now set fruit
A good crop last year, and it looks like a similar crop this year. If its like last year, they
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Getting Ready for Winter Planting 2
Now all the grass stubble has been burnt off, its now time to break throu the clay, and introduce some
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Getting Ready for Next Autumn/Winter
Yes I am already thinking about next autumn and winter, and the next area for planting fruit trees. A strip
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Protection Against the Blackbirds
If not too late protect your cherries against the blackbirds. As if you think they are nearly ripe, they will
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