Gardenation

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” 

Anaïs Nin

Little buds and little flowers abound! All around us people say that their fruit trees are groaning this year and ours are no exception.  The "orchard" is looking great and the prospect of a bumper jam season seems likely.

Fruit in the making

Seasonal workers helping out in the "orchard"

Yums!

One of our barneys has gone broody so Anthony has a "pecked" hand - hilarious (and a bit painful). We've set up a nursery and will transfer her tonight when she's less violent (maybe after dark).  Meanwhile we found about 10 eggs out in the orchard area as the other hens had obviously been a bit taken aback by the viciousness as well!

In other news the seasonal workers have set up camp in a tree house in the forest  - how very rustic! I suppose we'll need to provide them with a tarp and a portaloo?

Ahoy there!