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elleng

(134,701 posts) Wed Jul 31, 2024, 04:25 PM Jul 31

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Apples and figs

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Apples and figs (Original Post) elleng Jul 31 OP

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

Thanks. Apples are 'finished,' I think; elleng Aug 1 #2

What kind of apples? HeartsCanHope Aug 1 #3

I suspect 'crab.' elleng Aug 1 #4

My brother-in-law would make jelly from his neighbor's crabapple tree harvest. HeartsCanHope Aug 1 #5

It's in my neighbor's 'orchard,' which also includes pear. elleng Aug 1 #6

looks like its going to be a hefty crop this year!!!! AllaN01Bear Aug 4 #7

HeartsCanHope

(468 posts)

1. The apples and figs are getting bigger!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:35 AM

Aug 1

Last edited Sun Aug 11, 2024, 12:49 AM - Edit history (1)

Thanks for the update. Take care.

elleng

(134,701 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:37 AM

Aug 1

figs have a way to go.

HeartsCanHope

(468 posts)

3. What kind of apples?

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:42 AM

Aug 1

My favorite fruit!

elleng

(134,701 posts)

4. I suspect 'crab.'

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 02:47 AM

Aug 1

Birds etc seem to like them.

HeartsCanHope

(468 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, 03:04 AM

Aug 1

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

elleng

(134,701 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 03:11 AM

Aug 1

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

(22,319 posts)

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

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Aug 4, 2024, 10:06 AM

Aug 4

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