So this year has been the year of epic fail when it comes to plants and trees. Between the pigs, goats, chickens, geese, ducks, guineas, and the cats the only trees that have seemed to thrive have been the ones up front. The almond is bearing fruit, the apple tree has grown over 3 feet, the citrus trees have grown or have started to sprout new growth. But other than that....
At last count I think the ash and the poplar in the back are still alive, the sycamore closest to the house is still mostly alive, as is one of the olives. The willows have been munched and snapped as have the cherries, nectarines, apricot, and pears. The pigs had a field day with the evergreens and the chestnuts (all gone) and so really, we're down to just a handful of trees. I think I'm going to pick up some eh trees today at home depot just to get some fruit trees going. I'll go ahead and order some trees from Trees of Antiquities this next year so that we can get them started. We're hoping that those apples and other heirloom trees will grow well in the back yard. As long as the goats don't get out again we should be good with the new trees and hopefully they should be sturdy and strong enough to survive a lot longer. Sheesh.. and I was hoping for some fruit this year. =P
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