Our next working party is on Sat 19 March starting at 10am……with coffee at about 11am.
· Weed around each tree
· Spread manure around each tree (already bagged up in October)
· Cover whole tree site with wood chip to conserve moisture…..
· Leave tree having checked the stake (if there is one) with tie leaving room to grow, no constricting labels AND THE RABBIT NETTING SECURELY PINNED TO THE GROUND WITH NO SPACE UNDERNEATH
There are also some tree trunks ready cut in the woods which we could use in the orchard tree circles or even make into some wooden stepping stones for the children!
So you’ll need to bring gloves, grab bags for the weeds, kneelers, hand forks, border fork/spade for manipulating the manure and mulch, possibly a rake or 2 and if anyone has a wheelbarrow that would be marvellous.
Hoping to see some new faces there…….you are all welcome for coffee however long you can stay!
With good wishes to you all….and hoping for a bumper year
Helen and the Orchard TEAM
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