The Orchard

I'm going to keep it really simple today.  This is a photo essay of the orchard so you can see what's actually happening now that it's spring.  The only thing I can't show you is how good it smells!  The fragrance of the citrus and the bauhinia is heady - to say the least.  "Divine" is what I really want to say, but that sounds so over the top!

The bauhinia tree just near the orchard.  The blossoms are beautiful and the whole tree looks like a shower of butterflies.

A closer up of the bauhinia

And the fragrance .... !

Last year's crop - we're still picking ... and picking .... and picking ....

Last year's crop - and this year's crop emerging.

The trees are laden!

Gathering up the fallen fruit before it rots.

Although we call these "weeds", this particular stinging nettle has medicinal properties for arthritis cures.  Organically grown arthritis cure ...... hmmmmm!

Weed or not, nature is amazing.

More "weeds".

And finally - goodbye from Malvolio Amarooster.  Trust a bloke to get in the last word!

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cheers
Norid.