February Garden Update

We are having some weird weather and the plants are not sure what to do. I have an Anna Apple tree in full bloom. Some of my bare-root Baba Raspberries are sprouting new growth but my blackberries and other fruit trees are still dormant.  I rushed to take some photos before I left for a Superbowl party at my brother’s house, so they are not my best. Make sure you click twice on the photos. You won’t believe the detail in the close flower shots.

Second year Anna Apple in full bloom.

A close up of the Anna Apple blossom. There were a swarm of bees around this tree. I think that I should have a fair number of Apples this year.

Another view of my Anna Apple tree in full bloom. Notice the other pink flowers in the back ground?

I can't believe that my bare-root Baba Raspberries are sprouting already. I haven't put them into the ground yet!

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Anna Apple is already blooming!

It is only January 12th and I can’t believe that I have blooms on my Anna Apple tree. Looks like we may have apples early this year. Double click on the photos below for amazing detail.

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Anna Apple blooming again for the fall crop

Our Anna apple gives us a smaller crop of apples in the fall. Because of our mild climate, the tree has two distinct harvests. With a mild winter, the tree does not even want to give up it’s leaves. Click on image for greater detail. Click twice on this image. The flower detail is incredible.

These July blooms will give us some fall apples.

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