We drove down to Paradise and visited the most wonderful groves of cherry, peach, and apricot trees tended by a former environmental consultant who always dreamed of growing fruit. In an ideal location, Tom's fruit grows well (albeit with the occasional pests from poorly tended neighboring trees...but hey, the larvae that are deposited as eggs and grow near the pit are almost entirely made up of cherry ANYWAY!).
All of the trees get some water, pruning, and observation. The fruit is carefully observed, cared for, and then EATEN! Delish!
It's a relief to know that even in colder climates and shorter growing seasons, orchards are an option. YUM!!!!
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