One minute you're worrying about if there'll be any fruit; the next you're overwhelmed.
We have a very good crop of Peaches,
an even better crop of Jonagold Apples,
plenty of Reinette Apples,
a reasonable crop of Plums,
and lots of Grapes.
We also have a healthy amount of Pears, Figs, Quinces, Bramleys, and Nectarines; as well as just one inedible Pomegranate.
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That is a wonderful crop. How do you preserve the peaches?
Last year I bottled them in an Armagnac flavoured syrup. Very nice!
Sounds good.
I miss the peaches. Yours look fabulous.
We have several trees that are all 'loaded'. I grab one or two as I walk by.
It is very satisfying to see trees laden with fruit.
I admit to being a tad obsessed by fruit trees, then end-up with so much fruit that we don't know what to do with it all. It keeps the local wildlife fed too.
I would have thought with all those boys staying there would not be much left.
you are so fortunate
Seems to be the year of the plum here, lots of fruit to the extent of breaking branches with their weight.
Their departures have coincided with the start of ripening. Luckily Harvey J was able to have another Tarte Tatin made from his own Plum Tree.
I just keep planting. This winter I'm hoping to put in a Cox Apple, and a Victoria Plum; if I can find a seller over here.
We've had broken branches on our Plums, and on the Jonagold Apple.
Soon it will be 'what shall I do with all these quince' season. How time flies.
I'm already looking at them suspiciously.
It seems like it might be a good time to visit Cro with fruit pouring out of his ears.
Bring a few baskets!
Yumm.
Plenty for everyone!
I would love to taste a peach straight off the tree - they are my favourite fruit and I binge on them while they are here.
At the moment they are perfect. Warm from the sun, and the juice flows down your chin. Just as they should be!
Is France's biggest fruit cake in Paris? I think so.
Delightful pictures!
Now I have serious fruit envy. This is only our fifth summer on The Poor Farm and our efforts are just beginning to, forgive me, bear fruit. The apples have gone mad so lots to preserve there but our sole cherry tree died and the berry bushes are still struggling. But your photos have given me hope for 2010.
I can think of several who'd qualify for that title.
An Apple a day.... etc
They do say that the first thing to do with a new home, is to plant the orchard. It usually takes about 5 years before you see any results; with Cherry trees even longer.
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