Spring Update

Sorry for the long delay in posting.

Well, most of what we planted broke dormancy and is leafing up now. I did lose one fig tree and I think both Mayhaws may have not made it, as I see no signs of life.  That is most likely due to the fact that the nursery botched the shipping date and I could not get them into the ground for about 10 days after they arrived. They were bare root and I tried to minimize the stress by heeling them into some potting soil, which probably saved most of the trees.

All apple trees, plum trees and almond trees are looking pretty good for their first year after their transplant. One apple tree (Winesap) actually had several blossoms on it.  The Mulberry tree I planted to attract birds also bloomed and is trying to put on several berries.  I probably should pinch them off and let the tree put it's energy into roots and leaves.

My asparagus bed is getting weedy and badly needs tending to, which I will do in a couple of weeks when I am back up there. I shouldn't have let it get this bad, and now I will pay the price.....

The pond is looking healthy and the fish are growing. I caught and released one this past weekend and they are definitely getting larger.

I had an old friend come up for the weekend and hang out with me. Always glad to see him. Really enjoy his stories about his family.  He has a good sense of his family's history...something I do not have because my parents never shared much when I was growing up.

My brother-in-law was also there for a couple of days to enjoy the fresh air and quiet times. He has gone through some tough times health-wise in the last several months and I was glad to see he is on the mend.

One of my neighbors dropped by to tell me that someone had come onto his property and had stolen some things.  Nothing irreplaceable or of great value, just some scrap metal.  But it isn't about the value, it's about the principle of it. We believe we know who the perpetrator is....there is a person in the area who is well known for his sticky fingers, but catching him is another matter.  My neighbor has taken some steps toward that end.......it will be interesting to see what transpires.