Well, if they can still jump fences, the orchard is being replanted. This apple tree was planted two and a half years ago, and this year is laden with fruit. It is a very old variety called "Bramleys Seedling", regarded as one of the best English cooking apples. Very large fruit (3 apples is enough for a pie or crumble) with the most amazing flavour! I am looking forward to harvest in about another month.....no more supermarket apples for me!
My home used to boast an impressive orchard, 40 or 50 years ago. Whenever I have met a local who is my age or a bit older, and tell them where I live, they always tell me about the wonderful fruit trees that used to be here.....was a very popular place for kids to sneak into back then. Well, if they can still jump fences, the orchard is being replanted. This apple tree was planted two and a half years ago, and this year is laden with fruit. It is a very old variety called "Bramleys Seedling", regarded as one of the best English cooking apples. Very large fruit (3 apples is enough for a pie or crumble) with the most amazing flavour! I am looking forward to harvest in about another month.....no more supermarket apples for me!
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Joanne Pera
14/3/2015 03:45:55 am
Best purchase you ever made Steve , and an Iconic home (Alvie and Punche Hawkes homestead) fantastic neighbours (Pat Whaanga) right next door ....glad your enjoying Bluff !
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AuthorSteve Mitchell has had a varied and busy career including stints as a carpenter and builder, police constable, air traffic controller, commercial pilot and businessman, almost always more than one thing at the same time. Seeking a simpler life, he came to Bluff, the southernmost town in New Zealand, and for the first five years lived simply and happily in a 115 year old historic home, with half an acre of developing garden and orchard. Now very happily married to the most amazing lady, Steve lives in nearby Invercargill, gardening, photographing and playing music. He still works in the Aerospace Industry, and he is very grateful to his Creator! Categories
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