It’s happening… it’s really happening! Today the orchard expanded with the planting of six new fruit trees. The summer & fall bounty will consist of almonds, peaches, nectarines, Blenheim apricots, apples, pomegranates, black cherries, Bing cherries, pears, blackberries and two kinds of grapes. I am not certain if the new trees will produce anything this year but they will get their roots settled and be ready for the 2011 harvest.
A dozen lavender plants were ordered today from Purple Haze Lavender Farm in Washington State (www.purplehazelavender.com). Great name, don’t you think? And seeds for the late Spring/early Summer vegetable garden are on their way from High Mowing Seed Company (www.highmowingseeds.com). It’s been a long time since I’ve grown vegetables from seed so this will be an adventure of its own. All of the seeds are non-GMO, of course… so sorry Monsanto!
Tomorrow I’ll be ordering some organic structured compost from Diestel Turkey Ranch (www.diestelturkey.com/compost.html). Everyone who uses their compost swears by it so it’s a must-try this first year.
Exciting stuff going on this week! It’s been so inspiring to have such great weather for a few days.
Millie's Farm 
Fantastic! I’m glad you’re having fun!