Now that the clocks have gone back by an hour, my early morning walks are lighter and more comfortable. Above is Chateau Cro in 7.30am sunlight, with the barn in the distance.
For the past week or so, the Chestnut woods have been deserted and silent; leaves are already beginning to fall.
All that now remains of the harvest are these piles of empty husks.
The horses are less flyblown, some decent grass is growing, and one can tell by their demeanor that they love the early mornings (Chateau Cro again in distance).
With literally 100's of productive Chestnut trees all around us, one would think it unnecessary to plant one of our own; but yesterday I did just that. Self-sufficiency is the name of the game these days. The variety I've chosen is called 'Marsol' (not Arsol); it's quite early fruiting, and produces very large nuts that fall easily out of their husks (very important).
As you can see, I've also wire-netted it against the bloody Deer.
I've given it plenty of space; they grow into BIG trees. First Chestnuts are due in 2021.
The autumnal colors in your landscape are lovely, Co! And I like seeing the boys' treehouse in that last one. What a beautiful home you have!
ReplyDeleteIt is all looking good. I also noticed the treehouse waiting for the boys return.
ReplyDeleteWell can you believe i've never had a chestnut...a shame really... chestnuts roasting on an open fire and all that. I hope to one day. Good luck with your tree and thank you so much for sharing your love pictures. :) Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteJinxxxy, there are bound to be thousands of things I've not eaten too. I live in a big Chestnut growing area. For most Europeans they are an essential part of Winter.
DeleteSuch a lovely setting, your home nestled in the trees, with the early morning sun turning everything gold. The barn looks rather grand too.
ReplyDeleteDreamland.
ReplyDeleteI love the early morning walks after the clocks change ... For a short while peace descends upon the earth. Your kingdom is very beautiful, indeed, Cro!
ReplyDeleteI will make a mental note to check with you in 2021.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! My morning dog walk ( very soon) is going to be under a grey sky and drizzle!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a little bit if paradise.
ReplyDeleteMornings are wonderful for just a few weeks this time of year aren't they? This morning as I sat up in bed with my early morning tea, apart from thousands of rooks going past the window I also saw a huge skein of wild geese going from South East to North West and calling to one another as they went.
ReplyDeleteYour little patch of Eden looks most inviting.
Seven years from planting to fruit eh Cro. How old was the tree you planted may I ask?
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland, NZ
It's a two year old grafted tree.
DeleteBeautiful photos Cro. It's raining in the UK today. (But we are off to stay with Little Stalky in November for three months and then it will be almost time for our return!)
ReplyDeleteLucky you. Lady M's not going this year (I think). Do give my best wishes to Little Stalky.
DeleteIt's 22 C here (in the shade). Wonderful weather. But all change next week, we are promised rain.
DeleteIt's all so beautiful, Cro.
ReplyDeleteOur time goes back this weekend.....it will be nice to see the sun a little sooner.
ReplyDeleteLooks to be a second barn in the last photo, is that a neighbors or a future project of yours?
ReplyDeleteIt belongs to a friend (farmer neighbour), she is working on it at the same time. We bought them together, took one each, and divided the land.
DeleteMy Gracie is enjoying the cooler air, kicking up her heel and snorting and running with abandon.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing light you have there.
ReplyDeleteNot always Sol, but mostly the air is totally clear; lovely.
DeleteI love all the gorgeous colours in these photos! our clocks go back tonight. They messed around with the dates a couple of years back. Makes me crazy!
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