Category Archives: General Update

Mid February Orchard Update

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Patty Doll

I’ve been somewhat lax in getting this site updated again since the end of harvest but just wanted to let everyone know that although harvest is over, plans are developing for the orchard in the coming year.  Our fruit season closed … Continue reading →

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Early July Update

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Patty Doll

What a difference a year makes!  Last summer we were experiencing temperatures in the 100’s and arid conditions but this season things are very different.  Cooler temperatures and more rainfall has created some summer disease issues on the fruit.  Over all … Continue reading →

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June Orchard Update

Posted on June 16, 2013 by david

June has brought forth beautiful fruit development.  Sufficient rains and warm temperatures have contributed to the growth of the apples and peaches.  The fruit is quite visible now as one walks through the orchards.  The growth of the vegetation in the … Continue reading →

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Thinning of developing apple fruit

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Patty Doll

  Recent warm temperatures have provided excellent pollination for the apple trees.  Although temperatures did dip to freezing and below two consecutive nights last week, we feel the damage is minimal.  Any damage that did occur just caused a little … Continue reading →

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Apples Nearing Bloom

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Patty Doll

Up to last week the Spring weather has been almost perfect for the bloom and pollination of the peaches.  The orchard was BEAUTIFUL with the full bloom of the different varieties of peaches and the buzzing of the bees as they … Continue reading →

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Peaches are Blooming!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Patty Doll

The orchards are pruned and all spruced up, ready for the arrival of the warmer temperatures that announce the arrival of Spring.  There is nothing more beautiful than  azure blue skies, warm southwestern breezes and a sun-filled day highlighting  the first blooms of … Continue reading →

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Its a Busy Time of Year!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by david

No leaves on the trees, no snow on the ground. It is that time of year where we are hustling to finish the orchard preparation for the coming season. Many tasks have to be completed before we enter bloom – … Continue reading →

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