Oops, I'm a little late in my every-other-month posting! : )
We are turning our backyard into an orchard, apparently. We already have an apple tree, two peach trees, and an almond tree. Plus there are grape vines and blackberry bushes. All but the almond tree were put in by the previous owners. Yesterday I purchased two pear trees, two apricot, and a cherry, along with four blueberry bushes. The garden will be going in next week. I'll never have to make a meal come harvest time - the children can harvest their own!
Even more importantly, we'll be learning about preserving. I've never canned in my life. But I have dehydrated, and I think that might be healthier. Either way, I look forward to enjoying the bounties of our own backyard throughout the winter months.
I love the book Laddie by Gene Stratton Porter. The example of family unity, work ethic, and self-reliance is incredible. I learn more everytime I read it.
2 comments:
I used to can peaches EVERY year when we had our tree. I also did lots of peach jam! It's a really good way to use up the yuckier ones!
Ahhh... Laddie. My all-time Favorite! I'm so happy for your little orchard. How exciting! I have a dream house and yard all planned out (or somewhat planned out) and the plot will have to be acres and acres big to fit in all the things I want (like a kitchen garden, orchard, vegetable garden, creek, wooded area, etc. etc. etc.) Someday... But I'm still living the dream now, right? It was great to talk to you the other day. Happy gardening in the meantime!
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