Yesterday, my husband, my daughter and I took a trip to Mike’s orchard in upstate NY. Prior to that, I asked Mike if we could visit because I really want to see an espalier orchard in-person and his place looked so beautiful in many pics he posted. Mike graciously said yes.
The place was/is as beautiful as in the pics. His summer home sits on a spacious open, well- mowed lawn. I love places that has a body if water so I love the pond. The whole area is lush green.
His orchard is fenced in and well protected from deer, raccoons, squirrels, etc. The only problem is attack from the air!!
His orchard is well- planned and organized. I was very happy to see how Mike espaliered his trees, mostly apples and pears. He also has apricots, plums, nectarines, peaches, plouts, etc.
Mike shared his knowledge generously. My regret is that I did not take many pics.
@mrsg47 wish we took this trip together. You would love it. Mike was a fun and entertaining host.
Although friends and family definitively enjoy the orchard, it is a special pleasure to share it with those who actually know the process and the efforts that go into the project, and who, when I say, “I hate all the pc damage” do not respond with “yes, political correctness can be a problem” , and when I say “thrips” don’t think that I have a speech impediment.
Thanks for sharing.
Amid the backdrop of green, the burgundy leaves of Spice Zee stands out.
Also interesting cables in the orchard, I wonder if birds love to sit on them.
Hey Mike.
Upstate NY here also, an hour above Albany, NY near Lake George,(Lake Luzerne) NY. I have wanted to get down to that area below Albany, but never have, even though I grew up in Luzerne. My mothers family the Stantons were originally from Westerlo, NY. At any rate, I was curious what Plum varieties you were having luck with that weren’t getting Black knot? My Bruce, Morris, Santa Rosa, Shiro, Hanska, Italian Prune(worst) and a few others have all become infected, so Im replacing my trees with new varieties. As of yet, my Alderman, Superior, Sweet August Sensation, and Black Ice havent gotten it. This year , I put in NY 9(Kenmore) and Seneca. Last year I put in: The President, Early Italian, and Waneta. Zone 5 here.
, and when I say “thrips” don’t think that I have a speech impediment. 