Around the garden

It does sound very ambitious Annie. That certainly sounds like a huge undertaking.

It's getting better where I am but water conservation is still a big thing here.

I always try to employ enthusiasts. I had a gardener that was enthusiastic, and I still have a mechanic like that. Though he may not last. He is developing a Rheumatoid condition of some type. The specialists are not sure what is going on.

It was always my ambition to employ an enthusiastic podiatrist, but I never really managed it..

I remember after I took over from my boss. I said to him that no-one ever came into 'our' office to check out the reference library since I took charge. He replied "In fourteen years, you were the only person who ever did!"

We have two little apple trees. This year I had almost written off our crop a late spring frost killed a lot of the blossem and summer storms knocked most of the young fruit off.
But today I harvested what was left and made apple date and pecan chutney and was surprised to get 10 jars! That should keep us going for a while...

Our apples trees are heavily laden.

Are you allowed to grow oranges now? I remember we had an orange tree, and the town came and chopped it down because of some disease (that is what they claimed at least, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was an orange juice conspiracy!! lol). I loved the smell of the flowers....

Yes we can Heather. All the citrus trees that you can plant are all from nurseries here in Florida and safe.

Fresh citrus is really delicious. 

I can't wait to see them Annie. I know it will be beautiful.

Annie, having trees like that will be nice giving you plenty of shade in the hot summers.

lol eliminate all the plants!? What did they do to you?

It's funny, I can't have a tree cut down. I would feel so bad.

Cherry, I would and have done the exact same thing.

...and the plan unfolds.