Its a new year in the orchard and things are moving right along. Bloom is about 75% done and fruit set is right around the corner. Winter was tougher this year than it has been in the past and we lost about 25 trees. All of those lost were trees that had been planted last spring and they are usually the most vulnerable to a hard winter. The older trees are doing fine and now its up to the bees and the weather to complete the process. Seems like every year brings on new challenges for the orchard, so we never know quite what to expect. As always, I'm looking forward to whatever is coming and I'll be sure to keep you posted
