May 10, 2024 TODAY IN THE ORCHARD

It was 28F at 6 AM today. Cool enough for concern but probably not cool enough to do damage. In the morning Todd Little-Siebold and three of his apple students came to visit. We toured the nursery and Finley Lane Orchard together. One of them —Lilly— may help us on the CSA this fall. Another—Skylar— may help with MHO database work. In the afternoon, Cammy and I completed all the top-working in Finley Lane.

The highlight of the afternoon was seeing two Scarlet Tanagers at Finley Lane up close and personal for several minutes. (See photo). We also saw two Hummingbirds courting outside the kitchen window and a Sapsucker has been darting around the BRC. It’s spring!

UPCOMING: Keep a look out tonight: there may be northern lights. Tomorrow we hope to complete all the top-working.