Thursday 16th June 2011
There were many jobs to attend to in Spofforth this week, we started by preparing the old compost heap, digging out any weeds, and mounding up the soil at one end, into this we planted Diana's squashes, which will be allowed to ramble right over the walls if they so wish. Next we thoroughly weeded the vegetable beds, as the chickweed was thick amongst the onions, now there will be no competition for the nutrients. Then we turned our attention to the stool bed (pictured), this is where the apple root-stocks are grown, we trimmed out any weak growth , placed a collar around each plant and earthed them up, each stem will now grow roots and onto these stems new apple trees will be grafted. Finally we indulged in a little strawberry tasting, trying one each of all the varieties, it is surprising just how different the flavours can be. I think that was my favourite part of the day!
"Strawberries are the angels of the earth, innocent and sweet with green leafy wings reaching heavenward"
Jasmine Heiler
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