tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8526044310371746297..comments2024-03-28T11:21:09.694+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Fruit season 2019.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70841391219623337632019-08-23T05:12:01.711+01:002019-08-23T05:12:01.711+01:00They do say that the first thing to do with a new ...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-34290026605279921042019-08-23T05:10:29.440+01:002019-08-23T05:10:29.440+01:00An Apple a day.... etcAn Apple a day.... etcCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63051575867972397952019-08-23T05:09:59.165+01:002019-08-23T05:09:59.165+01:00I can think of several who'd qualify for that ...I can think of several who'd qualify for that title.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59161092695900659622019-08-23T03:28:28.136+01:002019-08-23T03:28:28.136+01:00Now I have serious fruit envy. This is only our fi...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.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89620292606037704702019-08-23T00:50:02.764+01:002019-08-23T00:50:02.764+01:00Delightful pictures!Delightful pictures!Pipistrellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904613196101010022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59542584623980980192019-08-22T18:13:12.330+01:002019-08-22T18:13:12.330+01:00Is France's biggest fruit cake in Paris? I th...Is France's biggest fruit cake in Paris? I think so. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71028114016657721602019-08-22T15:21:42.941+01:002019-08-22T15:21:42.941+01:00At the moment they are perfect. Warm from the sun,...At the moment they are perfect. Warm from the sun, and the juice flows down your chin. Just as they should be!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12334258339786863642019-08-22T14:25:26.607+01:002019-08-22T14:25:26.607+01:00I would love to taste a peach straight off the tre...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.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7488648498002721272019-08-22T13:24:09.946+01:002019-08-22T13:24:09.946+01:00Plenty for everyone!Plenty for everyone!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58605789367160032412019-08-22T13:15:37.809+01:002019-08-22T13:15:37.809+01:00Yumm.Yumm.Poppy Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271337805172036471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73354298529437790942019-08-22T12:57:20.071+01:002019-08-22T12:57:20.071+01:00Bring a few baskets!Bring a few baskets!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13283962885834973072019-08-22T12:21:37.793+01:002019-08-22T12:21:37.793+01:00It seems like it might be a good time to visit Cro...It seems like it might be a good time to visit Cro with fruit pouring out of his ears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56927497854101115742019-08-22T11:58:43.709+01:002019-08-22T11:58:43.709+01:00I'm already looking at them suspiciously.I'm already looking at them suspiciously.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82304080122683779522019-08-22T10:47:55.685+01:002019-08-22T10:47:55.685+01:00Soon it will be 'what shall I do with all thes...Soon it will be 'what shall I do with all these quince' season. How time flies.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28508375420962695062019-08-22T08:43:21.826+01:002019-08-22T08:43:21.826+01:00We've had broken branches on our Plums, and on...We've had broken branches on our Plums, and on the Jonagold Apple.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33601678502934830562019-08-22T08:42:18.797+01:002019-08-22T08:42:18.797+01:00I just keep planting. This winter I'm hoping t...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76276591385022407112019-08-22T08:40:48.203+01:002019-08-22T08:40:48.203+01:00Their departures have coincided with the start of ...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45061836491179913482019-08-22T08:38:56.256+01:002019-08-22T08:38:56.256+01:00Seems to be the year of the plum here, lots of fru...Seems to be the year of the plum here, lots of fruit to the extent of breaking branches with their weight.cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87412628497059558582019-08-22T07:57:11.341+01:002019-08-22T07:57:11.341+01:00you are so fortunateyou are so fortunategzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55936194298217931922019-08-22T07:49:45.172+01:002019-08-22T07:49:45.172+01:00I would have thought with all those boys staying t...I would have thought with all those boys staying there would not be much left.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38476200273131652922019-08-22T07:42:10.896+01:002019-08-22T07:42:10.896+01:00I admit to being a tad obsessed by fruit trees, th...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63438459230654243202019-08-22T07:24:15.626+01:002019-08-22T07:24:15.626+01:00It is very satisfying to see trees laden with frui...It is very satisfying to see trees laden with fruit. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74051366107178471242019-08-22T06:49:31.965+01:002019-08-22T06:49:31.965+01:00We have several trees that are all 'loaded'...We have several trees that are all 'loaded'. I grab one or two as I walk by.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71028298180651698532019-08-22T06:43:32.897+01:002019-08-22T06:43:32.897+01:00I miss the peaches. Yours look fabulous.I miss the peaches. Yours look fabulous.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86988332340764878542019-08-22T05:56:13.919+01:002019-08-22T05:56:13.919+01:00Sounds good.Sounds good.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.com