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Apple Bloom 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Patty Doll

Finishing the orchard cleanup took priority the last days of March.  The warmer days of late March and early April encouraged the peach trees  to come out of dormancy and begin their bloom.  April 2nd was the day when the entire … Continue reading →

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Apple Bloom – 2014

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Patty Doll

The bloom in the apples was breathtaking!  Cool temperatures allowed for an extended bloom and a longer pollination period.  The severe winter affected the honey bees in our orchard.  Eighty percent of the hives did not survive the winter thus … 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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