Rural/Farm Life

it is a good size, and we should get some pears next year. it is espalier, which i think is a little limiting, but i do have a good spot for it, so it is all good.
i also ordered a couple whips to try my hand at grafting. i have a very strong sour cherry in the yard that i pruned quite a bit last year. i have a great spot where several new branches are sprouting. i am going to take a stab at raniers. they are my favorite cherry. not that hardy in this zone, but i am in a little microzone that should be ok for them. have high hopes for this one.
also bought a couple different types of plum that i will graft onto an existing plum tree. the tree has been a dud, but i think i may have figured out why. it was hastily planted, and likely has some girdling roots. i did a big pruning on one side this winter, and it seems to have survived fine. so, hopefully the tree will wake up now. anyway, gonna graft a couple whips on and see how it goes. seems like a good skill for someone establishing an orchard to cultivate, so imma get some practice.