May 10, 2025

Today in the orchard

Today we had one of those all-day soaking rains of over an inch - great for watering the thousands of young trees that have been transplanted throughout the state in recent days.  Thank you clouds!  As a result, there was definitely a lot happening in the orchard today though none of it had anything to do with us. It was mostly about happy roots. We just watched from the window as the world turned green. Although many of the trees are still looking rather barren, some—like the poplars—are almost entirely leafed out. Tomorrow sun is predicted, and topworking will begin.

John and Vernon LeCount with the first two shovelfuls at the site of the Maine Heritage Orchard, August 6, 2013

On Wednesday, May 21, from 5-7 PM there will be a celebration of the Maine Heritage Orchard in Unity. Both Cammy and I will be there, and we hope that you will as well. It’s free, but MOFGA wants you to register.  Here’s the link. Please join us if you can.