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Category Archives: plums
5/52: rescue of the robber bird
Netting the plums for protection against birds appears to have been somewhat in vain. While it may have put some off, on a number of occasions I have found a bird on the wrong side of the net. Obviously my … Continue reading
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1/52: yum – plum jam
After netting the plum trees and picking about a kilogram of less-than-ripe plums just after Christmas, I allowed them to ripen up for a week or so, before making jam yesterday. I am really happy with Batch #1. This morning … Continue reading
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364/366: containment issue: english ivy
You might plant an innocent little cutting, and within a few months or years it has insiduously taken over part of the garden. However, some of these plants are very attractive, so it becomes a containment issue, such as with … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, driveway, English ivy, garden ideas, mulch, my garden, project 365
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357/366: a plum’s net worth
When you find a plum on the tree pecked this much, it is time to net the rest. Determined to cover as much of the fruit on all three trees with the 4 x 10 metre netting that I had … Continue reading
352/366: plum pecking alert
My plums are growing beautifully. Plenty of rain interspersed with days of sunshine have aided their growth. The severe pruning I gave them earlier has helped condense their nutrients into where they are needed most, but some fertiliser is imminent. … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, garden photography, my garden, plum trees, plums, project 365, satsuma plums
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280/366: green plums
The blossoms have come and gone, the vibrant green leaves have flourished, and now in place of the pretty white flowers plums have appeared as they start their long journey towards fruition. These green plums are only the size of … Continue reading
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247/366: busy bees pollinating my plums
It is no easy task trying to take photos of bees busily buzzing from blossom to blossom. When you look at the results you can see how fast they must be moving their wings to stay upright. With a fancier … Continue reading
242/366: plum blossoms
Yes, you know spring is here when the blossoms start appearing. Just a week ago there were only little buds on the verge of opening. Now they have literally burst into bloom, and are a sight to behold. Thank God … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, blossoms, garden photography, my garden, plum blossom, project 365, Spring
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14/366: pruning the plum tree
Last Winter I had pruned the top of the plum trees, but due to our extended holiday, during Spring more branches appeared and were shooting skywards. My plan is to lop the tops off to encourage lower growth and ease … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, garden photography, my garden, plums, project 365, pruning, stewed plums
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