Planting a future

Amara LOVES apples. So much so, that after (brief) consideration, Eric and I dove full-in, bought 8 trees, and have started our own mini-orchard.

Some of the trees are larger than others (hey, Fall nursery sales, 50% off, I'm not picky) and with any luck, we'll start having an abundance of apples soon! Mom and dad already have a couple trees, which Amara systematically stripped over the Spring and Summer this year, so we figured we'd help them out and expand the selection a little. I think she is privy to Golden Delicious, but as tart as they were in June, I have to think she's open to options...AND considering we have to literally HIDE almost any fruit we put near her, we think it's a calculated risk at best.

Eric and Dad planted a Granny Smith, 2 Gala's, a Yellow Delicious, a Macintosh, and 2 Winesaaps so far. I also have a Pink Lady on order (Eric's favorite) that won't ship (yes, shipping fruit trees) till November--when it goes dormant for the Winter.

They spread them out in an area along the fields, and I'm sure the varieties and timing of them will be wonderful in the years to come. At the very least, it should be a pretty little area as they fill out, and attract some more beautiful wildlife. At best, we're hoping for a nice variety, spread across a few weeks or months, and plenty to share with friends and family.

Amara was particularly helpful...as Eric and Dad were toiling away, by measuring the holes, and later, watering :)