The trees have been planted for one year, this week. It seems longer to me.I have been to see the Turner Landscape people, and have used the mower they are selling me. Its has been used for 40 hours, it has a digital clock on it that shows how many hours it has been used.Even second hand its expensive and costs the same as my car.
The trees are fine and even the new tree that I grafted in Limburg is doing well. I have to get it planted soon.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A theft on the land
I know I havn't updated the site recently, but here's what's been happening. After the trip to europe I have checked the trees I have some pruning to do. The grass is long and really needs cutting, this will be done soon.
I had a couple of large 50kg bags of wood chip which has been stolen off the land. I have reported it to the police and they tell me its probably travellers. Apprently a number of thefts have occured in the area, things have been stolen like fencing chains and things that can been taken easily.
I am not spending huge amounts of time on the land as its dark early, so I only have the weekends to check on the trees etc. I know I have lots to do its just finding the time.
One of the people that attended the training in europe has won a contract to plant 6ha's of hazelnuts. That's cool.
I had a couple of large 50kg bags of wood chip which has been stolen off the land. I have reported it to the police and they tell me its probably travellers. Apprently a number of thefts have occured in the area, things have been stolen like fencing chains and things that can been taken easily.
I am not spending huge amounts of time on the land as its dark early, so I only have the weekends to check on the trees etc. I know I have lots to do its just finding the time.
One of the people that attended the training in europe has won a contract to plant 6ha's of hazelnuts. That's cool.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9th October - 22rd October Eucan Belgium Trip
From the 9th - 22nd October I was in mainland Europe looking at orchards, working on them and being taught how to maintain trees (Grafting and various Pruning). I did some bush cutting using skills I picked up a couple of weeks ago. I also looked at some of the products that can be produced from the fruits, juice and syrup etc.
We also visited Europom 2009 and helped on the RHS stand and various other bits that the organisers wanted done.
Its wasn't a jolly and we did work hard; we being 14 people from around the country many with specialist skills and knowledge. The boys shared a dorm and we cooked together etc it was like being at school again. I did enjoy it.
I have loads off pictures etc
We also visited Europom 2009 and helped on the RHS stand and various other bits that the organisers wanted done.
Its wasn't a jolly and we did work hard; we being 14 people from around the country many with specialist skills and knowledge. The boys shared a dorm and we cooked together etc it was like being at school again. I did enjoy it.
I have loads off pictures etc
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