In June 2011, this was the closest I came to eating the first fruit off my Fig Black Genoa. But those hopes were dashed you see. Winter stopped them growing any further, and then some bloody rodent came along and finished the job. So now it is Autumn 2012, and what do we have here? … Continue reading
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The First Tomato
There is no better sign of a plant’s health as when that first fruit appears. In the case of my tomato vines, those little green fruit balls are emerging from dried yellow flowers. Not entirely sure what kind of tomatoes are in these shots, and will find out soon enough. I’ve planted out some cherry and sweet … Continue reading
Apple Tree – First Fruit
My first apple… ever! This is from the Gala, with the Pink Lady in heavy flower I’m sure she is about to follow. Continue reading
Ground to Ground 