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Farmer
Floyd, Virginia
About me
Lover of bits and permaculture.
Website
http://www.seedleaf.comOur strawberries are bumping this year!
8yr
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Anke Oh my they look so juicy!!!! What fun you must had picking those (and you will have eating them).
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etsummer Oh I love this. So beautiful!
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Emma So beautiful! ❤️
Fruit trees are a good lesson in taking a long-view: 4 years of tender loving care and this plum tree is finally bumper this year
8yr
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FarmerDave holy cow! Did the tree fruit at all for the first 3 years?
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gustin @FarmerDave a few last year but I picked them so it could focus on branch growth. A key change was planting 3 additional really close like a hedge, it is an American hybrid and potentially it...
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FarmerDave Good point about branch growth. Thanks for be tip about close planting. I haven't yet delved into fruit trees but this gives me a good start
My son made me an "energy drink", I was skeptical at first but it turned out delicious with a unique flowery flav.
9yr
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MargaretG That makes me smile b
Strawberries, straight from the garden, simmering to jam perfection.
9yr
Floyd, Virginia
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Emma So lovely, Gustin!!