Starting to plan the pruning

Its been a cold and wet week again, and its the time year to start planning for pruning.

We started going round and looking at each tree individually so see if it needs pruning and if so where and what needs to be done.

Some of the branches are rubbing against each other. I need to cut them back and ensure that the stronger or  branch that will have more vigour remains. Then the branch should grow in the correct direction, and absorb more sunlight, grow strong and produce more fruit.

Some of the branches need to be weighted down so that the branches grown in the position I want them to. This its more difficult to do. Not something I enjoy.

It was a good planning weekend for me and we should start on this within a couple of weeks.

Didn't check in the bees this week a little to cold to open the hives. Hope the ladies are well though. Will need to start feeding soon, to get them ready for the spring pollen.