Wettest week so far

Its been a very wet and windy week. The trees have taken a massive pounding. I'm not sure how much rain has fallen but on Sunday as I walked through the orchard with the wind pushing the trees and the rain pouring I was fearful for a couple of the trees.

The wind was pushing the trees and forcing the trunks forward and as trunk went forward the soil was also moved and water was filling the gap that remained. This was occurring on a couple of trees and not many. A whole line of pear trees were visibly affected but as soon as the wind dispersed the trees went back to the original position. The manure that has been placed under the trees maybe helping to keep the trees in place, but it also absorbs the water. In some part the orchard it was water logged. Most of it where the willow trees have been planted. The willow was planted on that spot to help absorb much of the water.

Most of the trees however were standing tall and strong, enduring what nature was throwing at them. In fact one line of cherry trees seemed to be enjoying it, the blossom still visible and not falling. Most of trees seemed to be retaining and not relinquish the blossom petals which strangely made me fell proud of the trees. They looked nice standing up straight while gusts of strong winds pushed them.

I am hoping for a couple of days of warmer weather to help evaporate some of the water, and the rest to be absorbed by the trees, and nourish them and encourage them to grow.

The weather was so bad that even the rabbits were just sitting around and watching me wonder around the orchard. Normally they dart of and disappear the moment they see me. The didn't look soaked mind, not like a dog that's been in a stream or heavy, rabbit fur must be more water repellant.

The apple blossom starting to open, although the buds all look ready to open. The Kurgistan tree is now in full flower though I didn't get a chance to smell the blossom. This trees was a gift and a tree that originates from the east where apples originally came from.

No chance to check on the bees, however the day prior I had applied feed to some other hives. This coming weekend is going to be one weather permitting to concentrate more on the bees and ensure they have adequate food and stores. I will also have to apply more manure to trees and check that the recent weather has not damaged or moved the trees themselves.