It's that time of year, even if a bit early in these parts. The apple blossoms are here and fading fast. How do I know? Last year I posted a photo of this same tree in full 'explosion' of blossoms. This year's early spring and the 'killer frost' of last Tuesday took its toll on all the beautiful colors and aroma of our apple trees. Why do I know the frost was devastating? Hey, it killed all our bamboo on the side and even dog urine doesn't kill that stuff. Most people hate it, but not us. It provides a natural buffer of sounds from the 'passing parade.' How destructive was the frost? Stop back in September,when the apple crop comes to harvest.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Apple Blossom
It's that time of year, even if a bit early in these parts. The apple blossoms are here and fading fast. How do I know? Last year I posted a photo of this same tree in full 'explosion' of blossoms. This year's early spring and the 'killer frost' of last Tuesday took its toll on all the beautiful colors and aroma of our apple trees. Why do I know the frost was devastating? Hey, it killed all our bamboo on the side and even dog urine doesn't kill that stuff. Most people hate it, but not us. It provides a natural buffer of sounds from the 'passing parade.' How destructive was the frost? Stop back in September,when the apple crop comes to harvest.
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Nature is both kind and helpful but can be ruthless as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear, this does not sound like good news for the apple growers.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat`s beautiful!
ReplyDeletewell done!
ReplyDeleteThere is a house in my neighborhood with bamboo planted in the back yard. It probably started as a specimen plant but has spread not to create a bamboo jungle. Nevertheless, I am thinking about planting some in a narrow strip of ground which runs down the side of our driveway. There is a concrete driveway on either side of the strip which should confine it. In my mind I see it as an attractive screen in years to come. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteWe use it as a buffer for sound against the street noise. Works well... however once it's in-- It's FOREVER! hahaha
ReplyDeleteI noticed the apple blossoms around here came and went really quickly. I have a feeling apples are going to be expensive this fall.
ReplyDeleteSunny :)
It is unusual for a severe frost so far into the Spring. Heavens, it is nearly summer.
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