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**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 16h

16h

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Should see some open bloom on the Gravenstein apples this coming week. At the 'late pink' stage.

A photo showing Gravenstein apple blossoms that are not open. They are pink looking with the back of the petals becoming exposed.

A photo showing Gravenstein apple blossoms that are not open. They are pink looking with the back of the flower petals becoming exposed.

A photo showing Gravenstein apple blossoms that are not open. One of them is pink looking with the back of the petals becoming exposed and the others are still greenish or silvery sort of.

#gardening #orchard #FruitTrees

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 16h

16h

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

The Brooks plum, Comice pear, and Bosc pear will bloom this year. They were planted last spring. Not sure if I can keep any fruit on the pears, but the plum should be able to support a few fruit.

A photo showing flower buds on a Brooks plum, Prunus domestica, a European type that is a dwarf on St Julian rootstock. They are small and green and round with white showing where they are starting to burst open. The tree was planted one year ago.

A photo showing a cluster of flower blossom buds on a Comice pear tree, Pyrus communis, that was planted one year ago. They are light green, somewhat round but a pointy tip with some pinkish showing.

A photo showing flower blossom buds on a Bosc pear tree, Pyrus communis, that was planted one year ago. The buds are light green with a bit of redish or pink bits to them. There are leaves emerging too but they haven't unfurled yet. There is a leaf bud beyond the flower buds.

#gardening #orchard #FruitTrees

**Old Hippie Ⓥ Resistance!** @old_hippie@veganism.social · 18h

18h

Old Hippie Ⓥ Resistance! @old_hippie@veganism.social

Tomorrow's the day to liberate my Chicago Hearty Fig from the ravages of winter.
#orchard #gardening #FruitTree #spring2025

Wire cage filled with wood chips that are covering a small fig tree. Some remnants of snow on the ground.

**~meoralis~** @meoralis@pixelfed.social · 22h

22h

~meoralis~ @meoralis@pixelfed.social

I was gone for not even two days and the #juneberry decided to start the party without me

#Felsenbirne #serviceberry #Amelanchier #spring #Frühling #gardening #Garten #orchard #springBlossoms #springVibes #blueSky #blueSkies #blauerHimmel

A close-up shot shows a branch of a snowy mespilus (Amelanchier) in full bloom against a clear, vibrant blue sky. Clusters of delicate white flowers with yellow centres are open, while some buds below are still furled, showing their pale, downy exteriors. The small, oval leaves emerging alongside the flowers are a coppery-bronze colour. The slender, dark stems support the blossoms and foliage. The lighting is bright, highlighting the contrast between the white petals and the deep blue of the sky.

#blauerhimmel

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 1d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Gravenstein scion wood from 2024 that's been in the refrigerator. I saw a forum post mentioning they had some old scion wood that was callused up so I went and looked at mine and some of it was callused up so I stuck it in some water and put a bag over it the other day. It was already leafed out and I didn't expect those to turn green but they did. Wait and see if the callus grows roots.

A photo showing 4 pieces of apple scion wood that is in water with the intention that it makes roots from the calluses that have formed from being in cold storage for more than a year. There are green shoots coming out of the buds with small leaves.

#gardening #orchard #AppleTree

**~meoralis~** @meoralis@pixelfed.social · 2d

~meoralis~ @meoralis@pixelfed.social

#FotoVorschlag: Lieblingsessen // Favourite #food or dish

Ich gebe zu, ich bin ein Apfelsnob und lasse mir die leckersten Wellants nach Hause liefern. Diese herrlichen #Äpfel wuchsen auf einer Apfelplantage bei Pluckley und waren sooo lecker // I'm a bit of an #apple snob and order the most wonderful Wellant #apples online. These beauties were growing in an #orchard near #Pluckley and sooo delicious

#FrüchteFreitag #FruitsFriday #Kent #England #UK #appleOrchard #Obst #Obstbaum #Apfelbaum

A close-up shot shows two ripe, red apples hanging from a branch amidst vibrant green leaves. The apples are a deep, speckled red with a slight sheen, indicating their ripeness. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating highlights on the fruit and foliage. The branch is a light brown, and other apples and leaves are visible in the blurred background, suggesting an abundant harvest. The overall impression is one of a healthy and fruitful apple tree.

#apfelbaum

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 2d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Japanese type plum blossoms, a Santa Rosa plum.

A closeup photo of many white tree fruit blossoms. There are more than a dozen on the tip of a small branch. There are some leaves growing out too. There is a douglas fir tree in the background.

#BloomScrolling #FruitBlossom #FlowersOfMastodon

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 3d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Looks like good pollination on the apricot tree even though I'll probably remove all but a few if they set.

A closeup photo of a bee on a Harcot apricot blossom. The blossoms are white to pink with some red around them. The bee is kind of light colored.

A closeup photo of a bee on a Harcot apricot blossom. The blossoms are white to pink with some red around them. The bee is kind of medium colored and is hairy enough that it might be a new 2025 bee!

A closeup photo of a bee flying near Harcot apricot blossoms. The blossoms are white to pink with some red around them. The bee is kinda average colored.

A wider photo showing most of the blossoms on the small Harcot apricot tree. It was planted a year ago.

#gardening #pollinators #bees

**Trevor** @teepee_cider@mastodon.social · 3d

Trevor @teepee_cider@mastodon.social

First frost of the autumn air temperature at4 am 3degrees. . Great to feel the apple trees being reset. Bodes well for a good Spring blossom. Glorious day after the sun came up. Big clear skies. #wairarapa #orchard #apples #cider #Tararuaranges #frost

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**Don Ray** @donray@mastodon.online · 3d

Don Ray @donray@mastodon.online

#Bloomscrolling #Fruit #orchard #pollinators #Iowa

One much warmer day later…

Same cluster of buds on the pear tree. Most of the buds here are open, and 1/3 of the buds overall on the tree.

Pollinators have noticed!

A honey bee hovers above the white pear blossoms.

A small black insect has landed on one of the white flowers. It looks like a winged ant, but it could be some kind of tiny wasp.

**Homestead Culture** @homesteadculture@mastodon.social · 4d

Homestead Culture @homesteadculture@mastodon.social

More than half of the trees I've planted are grown from seed, I guesstimate.

Hundreds of trees, dozens of species of tree seeds grown over the last 8 years. Sooo worth the wait...

My heart is overjoyed!

#foodforest #treerelatives #seedlings

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**Don Ray** @donray@mastodon.online · 4d

Don Ray @donray@mastodon.online

#Bloomscrolling #Flores #Flowers #orchard

Today: First blossoms on the pear trees! This is the same cluster that I photographed 6 days ago.

Fortunately, the buds — which are more resistant than flowers to cold temperatures — waited until today to open.

A cluster of white flower buds. Only one has opened into a flower. Five white petals with yellow and pink in the center.

**~meoralis~** @meoralis@pixelfed.social · 4d

~meoralis~ @meoralis@pixelfed.social

More #spring memories from #Cucuron to show my #trees how it's done

#springBlossoms #orchard #quinceBlossom #cherryBlossoms #bloomScrolling #bee #Biene #Obstblüte #Blüten #springBlooms #springVibes #Frankreich #France

A close-up shot captures a cluster of delicate white cherry blossoms in full bloom, clinging to a gnarled, grey branch. The flowers feature prominent yellow stamens at their centres. A bee is visible amongst the blossoms, likely pollinating them. In the blurred background, more cherry trees laden with white flowers create a soft, ethereal orchard scene under a cloudy sky. The foreground branch is in sharp focus, highlighting the texture of its bark.

A close-up shot focuses on a single, soft pink flower bud of a quince tree, nestled amongst vibrant green leaves. The bud is elongated and slightly fuzzy, hinting at the bloom to come. The leaves are broad and textured, with a slightly downy surface. More buds and leaves are visible in the blurred background, suggesting a healthy, growing branch. The overall lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the delicate colours and textures of the plant against a slightly overcast backdrop.

#france

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 5d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Some blooming trees. The peaches are close, the little apricot has lots, and the hybrid willows are bee magnets.

A photo of an early blooming peach flower bud that is not quite open. It is red and pink.

A photo of numerous pink apricot blossoms. About half of the buds are open and the other half are still round and closed and show more red.

A photo showing the tops of willow trees that are yellow with blossoms and catkins. There is broken sky behind with white to gray clouds and blue sky with a bit of wispy clouds up high.

#gardening #orchard #pollen

**Trevor** @teepee_cider@mastodon.social · 5d

Trevor @teepee_cider@mastodon.social

To get the bees ( bumblebee and native solitary ones) excited in Spring we have planted crabapple trees that blossom a little earlier that the cider apple trees. The crab apples hang on later in the autumn and look beautiful in the sun.#apples #crabapples #cider #orchard #bees

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 6d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

An air layering attempt on the old Santa Rosa plum. Harvested the sphagnum moss from the rock seen in the background. Now we wait.

Yes, I could just buy another Santa Rosa plum but then it's not THIS plum. This also ignores the fact that the chances of getting the same plum is near zero because "looks like" is more important than "actually is" in the buy a plant world these days.

A photo showing a small limb on a plum tree that has had a blob of plastic and rubber added to it. What created this was freshly harvested sphagnum moss mixed with some dirt that came along with it and a little dirt and wood ash, then soaked in water. This was secured around the de-barked limb with some narrow plastic wrap and then it was covered with some wide plastic wrap to make 3 layers. The top and bottom was sealed with some splicing tape. The whole thing wrapped tight with narrow wrap, then more splicing tape on the ends. The goal is to retain the moisture of the sphagnum moss for a couple of months if it takes that long.

#gardening #orchard #PlumTree

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · 6d

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

This deep blue sky has a wonderful colour but is a sign that the night will be frosty with minus degrees. After more than +20°C, we had a sudden temperature drop last evening. Today only 9°C with a strong and icy NE wind.
I love that time when the edges of the forests and the orchards explose in green, white and rose. The green of April is the most beautiful one!

A vast meadow, still mostly green, with view into the distance and of a flawless blue sky from a meadow. To the left, roughly in the middle ground and in the distance on a flat hill, the edges of the forest begin to green and blossom: bird cherries, blackthorns, wild plums. This is also where it first turns lush green. But a very light veil of green can already be seen on the tops of the forest in the distance.

#blueSky #green #SpringAwakening

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · 6d *

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Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

One of my favourite times of the year: when the trees start to turn green and everything is in bloom at the edge of the forest and in the Streuobst-Wiesen.

A group of ancient trees in a meadow in the sunshine and under an immaculate deep blue sky. In the background, yet unleafy copper beeches, around a hundred years old. A tall birch tree gets its first spring green. On the right, slightly in the foreground, an old cherry tree in full bloom. The very small trees at the left are about 60 years old.

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The whole cherry tree on a meadow with deep blue sky.

#BloomScrolling #SilentSunday #NaturePhotography

**~meoralis~** @meoralis@pixelfed.social · Apr 6

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · Apr 6

Apr 6

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

The Comice pear, the oldest Gravenstein apple, an early blooming peach grown from seed, and the Harcot Apricot. I saw quite a few apricots blooming when I was out and about today. The Japanese type plum here is a couple of warm days away from starting to bloom and it doesn't look like it's died much more. It's more than 50 years old.

A photo showing likely flower buds on a Comice pear tree. There are skinny pointy leaves and some bigger ones with a cluster of squiggly twisted yellow and light green things in the middle.

A photo showing flower buds on a Gravenstein apple tree. They are silvery green with some red highlights in a cluster.

A photo showing pink/red flower buds on a peach tree that has grown from seed. It's an early blooming type of peach which makes it susceptible to frost.

A photo showing apricot blossoms, only one blossom is fully open, some are partially open but most of the buds are still closed. The flowers are pinkish and the buds are dark red.

#gardening #GrowYourOwn #orchard

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