Orchard work began today.
Jim is doing a deep pruning of some of the trees.
When I first saw it, my immediate reaction was *Y*I*K*E*S*
But I knew better than to worry because he rotates heavy and light pruning of half the trees each season, which is one reason that we usually get a nice crop of apples. And every few years he does an extreme pruning.
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Obviously, this is the year. :)
I can only imagine how these trees must feel. On one hand, they might be feeling a little bit bare naked. But maybe they have a feeling of relief; shedding old wood in order to grow new branches and limbs.
Either way, one thing is for sure. Delicious, home-grown apples are on their way.....
Marcheta * wait for it...wait for it
