How is the Orchard doing?

Overall the trees are establishing themselves well in their new environment, all of these trees have been with us for some time and have moved around the land as we have found new safe zones for them. At times they had to be very huddled up to protect them from the strong winds. This has caused I think a few imbalances for the trees, especially caused by humid environments when watering. For example some of the peaches and plums have had a fungal infection, presenting in a resinlike substance oozing from the bark. Now they have plenty of space and an environment around them to flourish, I have also made up a garlic solution with added Palmarosa essential oil which I have been spraying on the infected trees. Happy to say that most are positively bonny and a plum has even flowered. Garlic and Palmarosa have helped me in clinic for years and now continue to help me in the garden. 

Some of the trees had a big shock when first arriving at the Orchard and lost all of their leaves.. This is a photo of the Love tree who did just that, but within a few weeks, grew plenty of leaf buds and now has these gorgeous new leaves, even since this photo was taken, leaves are bigger and more leaf buds occurring. 


Another thing that has happened this week is the goatherd has given us tons of goat manure. Great for the trees who will be super happy with this extra boost. Dear Corey had to shovel it up from the goatherds place and will be going back next week for more... Smelly business, the van certainly has a new aroma!