Fruit Trees are on the WAY!!!!

ALMOST THERE!!!

So we and by WE I mean Ian, my step-dad Fred and Uncle Mark. . . and my little sister Morgan . . .lol They have all contributed  TREMENDOUSLY!!! Fred has been falling these HUGE trees. 100+ ft Fir and Pine Trees!!! Mark and Ian have been cutting up and burning the branches and brush. Also they have been cutting and stacking the rest for firewood. :) Save some money next year!!! Morgan spent 2 hours in the pouring rain dragging and burning brush! WHAT A SISTER!!! I am sure about now you are wondering why I have not been helping. . . . well  you try having two boys one that runs around like crazy and the other one who crawls around like crazy! Not to mention they take naps at DIFFERENT times!!! So I stay inside and take care of the boys and run the worker bees water/beer or beverage of choice and also I make sure they are fed! They don't work unless they are FULL!!! lol  Anyways they have cut over 50 TREES!! (don't worry we are planting new ones)

 As of right now the trees are down (we have TONS of firewood) the stumps are ready to be removed, and My orchard is mapped out!!! ALMOST THERE!!!! 

        I have done tons of research to make sure the trees I get are well taken care of and pollinate each other and produce tons of fruit!!! They are very picky from the soil they are planted in to the direction they are planted (facing the sun or not), to how much water they get to the fertilizer. The Main this is to keep them healthy and bug free so they can be completely ORGANIC!!!

So this year I am planting 11 Trees!!!

Fuji Apple

Golden Delicious Apple

Elberta Peach

Redskin Peach

Bartlett Pear

Bosc Pear

Bing Cherry

Black Tartarian Cherry

Plumcot (Plum mixed with Apricot)

Darkskin Plum (rich purple plum)

Banana (yep you read right a banana tree that is hardy to our climate)

Not to mention  the trees that can't be planted outside because they have to come inside during the winter

Kumquat

Dwarf Lime

Dwarf Lemon

Dwarf Mandarin

I can't WAIT to enjoy all these fruit trees!!! I love the fact that my boys will be able to go and pick there own fresh organic fruit!

Next year we will put in nut trees, a mini grape vinyard, and a big berry garden.  Can't wait for that either!!!

Plans for this years MASSIVE GARDEN

Since starting my blog I have had a few friends ask me about growing veggies for them. I have a passion for gardening. I enjoy being outside, a watching each plant grow and produce food for my family! It is amazing (and a little old fashion) hehe to grow and can your own veggies, but I love it!

Anyways back on track! This year I am going to grow all kinds of veggies, fruit, and herbs, for my family and a couple friends.  Also I don't do this for money or a profit, I do it cause it is what I love to do!!!!

Here is what is on the list for this year!!!!

Tomatoes

Big beefsteak tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes

Gold Medal

Red Cherry

Yellow pear

Chocolate Cherry

Squash

Butternut

Acorn

Spaghetti

Zucchini

Yellow Crookneck

 Peppers

Red Bell

Green Bell

Yellow Bell

Jaleapeno

Salad 

Red and Green Romaine

Red and Green Leaf Lettuce

Spinach

Salad greens Mix

Radishes

Green Onions

 Other

Yellow and Green Beans

Sugar Snap

Peas

Edamames

Corn

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Watermelon

Cantaloupe

 Cucumber

 Potatoes

 Celery (I haven't mastered this yet  but I am going to try again)

Herbs

Sage

Basil

Rosemary

Thyme

Cilantro

I am just panting my fruit trees! We did get instant orchard trees so they come ready to produce fruit but I have no idea how much of anything I will get off my trees this year!

I use these veggies for everything from Fresh everyday eating to canning and freezing  and dehydrate my herbs so I have them all year!

I also have 30 laying hens so I have Fresh Organic Free Range eggs everyday

and this year we will be raising meat chickens with will also be completely organic. (I have to know ahead of time if anyone whats meat chickens so I know how many chicks to order) 

This is why I love summer!!! Gardening season is almost here!!!! 

Also I have a couple friends who just dont have the space. . . haha I have learned over the years how to grow tons of veggies up. Everything from Cucumbers and squash to watermelons and cantaloupe!   If you need any help to hesitate to ask. I love helping fellow gardeners!!!

If anyone has any questions let me know. 

Kyndale