We've been having a busy time in the Orchard recently replacing stakes for the deer guards in some cases, and improving support for the trees with a new system of wires.
At last we've been able to reduce the height of the deer guards too....with just a couple left at full height on the two newest trees. We have also weeded, fed and mulched the trees as recommended by the Chairman of the RHS Fruit group who visited in the autumn.
We have also set up Caterpillar Watch to ensure no repeat of last year's devastating attack by winter moth caterpillar.
Blossom time is approaching fast.....do try to visit in the next few weeks. It's the perfect antidote to the corona virus and how that is forcing us to change our ways of life. Nature is still "doing its stuff" and we can still enjoy it.
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