Peach Orchard and Yard Stuff

Here is the start of Nanny's peach orchard. We planted 6 trees 1.5 - 2 years old. We also found that several peach seeds Nanny planted last year have sprouted, so we are taking care of them in the green house nursery. They will be our first peach tree babies to nurture. We were told that we won't have actual peaches until the trees are 3 - 5 years old, but we can hope. If anyone wants to be in on the peach harvest in 3 - 5 years, I suggest you take a few minutes to re-read The Little Red Hen, children's book. I have a copy on my shelf if you would like to check it out!

Once we had the peaches taken care of for the day, Nanny found more outside work to do. I raked and she burned more leaves. Steve tells us that when we use the mower the leaves will miraculously disappear into mulch, but there are so many that we didn't quite trust that will happen, so we decided to get rid of the larger piles. Nanny insists on using diesel fuel to help the wet ones burn. Before anyone out there fusses at her for using combustible materials, remember that I was there too and watching. She knows what she is doing, believe me. She might not can move around as well as in her younger days, but she still has a lot of knowledge that I am trying my best to soak up.

And of course a couple of projects that I am taking on to help spruce up the place. The pew is from the old building of First Baptist Church and has been sitting on the front porch for more than 10 years. It is in very bad shape, so I reinforced the seat with some wood glue, boards and screws and next week it will get a new coat of paint. We will then get some pretty flowers for the planter and maybe to hang on the front porch. It will certainly help to brighten up the place.

And this is just a close up shot of some of the obstacles that get in the way. Jack has adopted the planter for his new bed, so we may have to get some plants with stickers to encourage him to find a new location!