Redfield
Orientalis
TODAY IN THE ORCHARD
Did more mowing and brush collecting. We mow a path to each tree, leaving 80-90% of the orchard un-mowed. This gives us access to the trees while also allowing all the “weeds” to grow and provide forage for the beneficial insects and pollinators. The first cultivars are now in bloom including Redfield (red) and one of the Orientalis (light pink). It looks as though we might have a good bloom this year.
Saw a Bobolink at Finley Lane today.