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Gardening

elleng

(136,071 posts) Wed Jul 31, 2024, 03:25 PM Jul 2024

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Apples and figs

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Apples and figs (Original Post) elleng Jul 2024 OP

The apples and figs are getting bigger! HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #1

Thanks. Apples are 'finished,' I think; elleng Aug 2024 #2

What kind of apples? HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #3

I suspect 'crab.' elleng Aug 2024 #4

My brother-in-law would make jelly from his neighbor's crabapple tree harvest. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #5

It's in my neighbor's 'orchard,' which also includes pear. elleng Aug 2024 #6

looks like its going to be a hefty crop this year!!!! AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #7

HeartsCanHope

(736 posts)

1. The apples and figs are getting bigger!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 01:35 AM

Aug 2024

Last edited Sat Aug 10, 2024, 11:49 PM - Edit history (1)

Thanks for the update. Take care.

elleng

(136,071 posts)

2. Thanks. Apples are 'finished,' I think;

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 01:37 AM

Aug 2024

figs have a way to go.

HeartsCanHope

(736 posts)

3. What kind of apples?

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 01:42 AM

Aug 2024

My favorite fruit!

elleng

(136,071 posts)

4. I suspect 'crab.'

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 01:47 AM

Aug 2024

Birds etc seem to like them.

HeartsCanHope

(736 posts)

5. My brother-in-law would make jelly from his neighbor's crabapple tree harvest.

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:04 AM

Aug 2024

Not one of my favorites. I am partial to "Pink Ladies"!

elleng

(136,071 posts)

6. It's in my neighbor's 'orchard,' which also includes pear.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:11 AM

Aug 2024

I think they used to make cider from apples, but not recently; probably made other apple products too.

They have triplets, now around 24, so not around here often enough to make harvests worthwhile.

AllaN01Bear

(23,047 posts)

7. looks like its going to be a hefty crop this year!!!!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Aug 4, 2024, 09:06 AM

Aug 2024

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