And people wonder why I plant so many fruit trees.
This particular tree is a Bramley's Seedling; the world's very best cooking apple.
Just look at those big fat flowers; as good as a Dog Rose any day. And, of course, it doesn't only produce pretty pink blossoms, it also gives us baked apples, crumbles, and Tatins by the dozen.
I don't think I could live without a Bramley growing in the garden!
As long as no frost comes along (as it did last year) we shall have a bumper crop, and everyone will be invited to come and fill their baskets. Book your flights now!
Later this year I've been invited to a friends near Carcassone...how long will it take me to come to dinner??
ReplyDeleteThose blooms look so pretty...and promising.
Come in September, and you could take a box-full of Bramley's as well.
DeleteLove the blossom at this time of year, it's so pretty. Sadly the trees we planted some 8 years ago have not really thrived and we lost the plum this year. But luckily we are surrounded by our neighbours' trees and they are very generous with their produce. Hoping for a bumper crop of cherries this year.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blossoms Cro. We still have snow but eventually our apples will bloom....right?
ReplyDeleteI hope our Bramley looks that good in a couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteThe title of this post would be something I would expect from John Gray, but it wouldn't involve flowers. P.S. - I've just made some sauce with a couple of Bramleys.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious sight. I can ALMOST smell them.
ReplyDeleteBut I have never tasted a Bramley. Would the invitation extend to September 2014?
No problem!
DeleteDelightful. I can hardly wait to get on the plane.
ReplyDeleteno blossom here yet, last year was a disaster for the fruit and the walnuts, due to the cold and wet. I have my fingers crossed for this year.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous! My honey bees are jealous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cro! I love flowering fruit trees, and how I wish I COULD book a flight at harvest time and share a baked apple and glass of wine with you and Lady Magnon. :)
ReplyDeleteI can smell them now! Wishing I had one in my yard. Apples don't grow well here. But I can try. I used to love to sit in an apple tree with a salt shaker and eat all I wanted. Mom was always wondering what happened to the salt! That was in Ohio,USA, where I was born and raised. Thanks for the lovely photos.
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