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Apple season has come and gone

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by Firewood Bandit, Oct 28, 2023.

  1. Firewood Bandit

    Firewood Bandit

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    I haven't posted any updates on the orchard in a long time. The several threads I did make between 2015 and 2018, all the pics from Tiny Pic have gone away.

    Anyway, the orchard is starting to look like a real orchard, producing a fair amount of apples now, 680 trees in total.

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    Nice looking apples. I wish we were closer. That size of orchard will keep you busy during harvest time.
     
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    It is pretty amazing the production from high density planting.

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    Beautiful orchard and apples Firewood Bandit. I always love seeing your pics.
     
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    I was hoping you would post harvest pictures. It is amazing how many apples are on one tree and so easy to get to.
     
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    Do you ever have nuisance bears get in and wreak havoc?
     
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    Absolutely a beautiful orchard!!
     
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    That's great. Nice setup. Big apples, looks like you have it figured out...:thumbs::yes::yes:
     
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    Beautiful!!!!!
     
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    I have about one acre fenced in. .6 of an acre planted. The 8' fence keeps deer out, haven't had bear issues.
     
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