2012 On the plains in Northern Arizona, two families joined forces and
began the trials and tribulations of building a small family farm with
nothing in the bank but love.
While we were in Laughlin, NV enjoying spring in the desert, things were happening on Tortilla Flats.
Tiller
is kaput! It will cost more to fix than buy a new used one. Apparently, it had
damage when we got it but no one saw that. Luckily we don’t need another until
next year. Yea!
Greenhouse construction |
Greenhouse
is nearly done. The door has to be finished and the exhaust fans installed. Can’t
wait to see it operational.
The
plants on the tables in the house are getting big – at least I can see them
now. In a few weeks they’ll go out to the greenhouse.
The
first tulips opened. Always a good sign. I just wish they would last longer.
We
have a couple of fig trees – we think. A neighbor told us that’s what they are.
Last year they didn’t bloom and in fact were barely hanging on
for dear life
after the neglect they’d had from the house being empty for a year. This year
we have flowers starting! Hopefully they aren’t blooming too early.
Fig blooming |
Which is
what the pear trees could
be doing. Last year we didn’t have any pears or
peaches because they bloomed in April. We had a freeze in May. It isn’t unusual
for a mid May freeze here. Our plum tree last year had ONE plum. This year it
already bloomed and died because of cold nights. So sad.
Bartlett Pear tree |
That’s
a quick update. I’m off to the doctor at the Indian Hospital in Phoenix. My
knee continues to give me problems and I better find out what’s wrong before I
have to spend a lot of time stooping and bending to weed.
Baby Ambrosia Pear |
P.S.
Sadi is really growing leaps and bounds. I sold a Rosette to The Wild Rose
Press. Satisfactory news all way round. And if I don't respond to your comments right away, I'm on the road headed back from Phoenix.
Lots of good news. How lovely. Not convinced that's a fig. The blossom doesn't look right to me. I'll check ours when it blooms and get back to you. The shape of the tree is similar. Maybe they're different in the new world.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Jenny
xxx
Oh thanks, Jenny. They could be different strains but would like to hear what you think.
DeleteFrom nothing to a farm! Well done. What a wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charmaine.
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