The small orchard at the 'Top Field' is blooming marvellous, it looks to be a good crop of apples from the older bramley tree and the youngsters are eager not to be shown up too with some of them holding tight to the first signs of a crop. The Williams pear looks a bit sad though and my recent absence (in China) has meant I couldn't step in to lend a helping hand - hopefully it will pull through as the blossom display was particularly promising.
The bees are manic, we've had three swarms.....two of which we managed to retain but alas had to let the oldest queen take her gang and leave the orchard - I feel it was her time to go really, she's been around for three years now. Farewell and thankyou for all that yummy honey!!
Trees in bloom
