Sequoia Strawberry flower.
I planted a dozen Sequoia strawberry plants about a week ago. It’s a June bearing variety that does well in California and is one of the earliest Spring crops where safe from frost. June bearers generally produce a single large crop in spring to early summer and are prolific producers for 3 to 4 weeks. Plus, they are root knot nematode resistant, which works well with my RKN soil.
Eva’s Pride peach is already about to bloom!
We’ve had little rain this winter and unseasonably warm weather during the day, which has encouraged this already early bloomer to be on the verge of something that I’ve never had before in the garden. A blooming fruit tree is January. That feels like a garden miracle!
Another view of Eva’s Pride. I’ve never tasted this peach, as this is my first Spring with her after rescuing her from a small pot from a previous place of employment, but I’ve read that it has a “zing.” Can’t wait!
Even my grapevine seems to be early this year. But I’m not complaining!
Royal Lee Cherry budding in groups. My two cherries seem to be the only fruit trees in my backyard orchard to bud in groups, which makes sense since cherries form in clusters!
Even though cherries aren’t supposed to fruit until at least year three, and I’m just my second Spring, I’m still crossing my fingers for maybe just a few cherries, or even one lone straggler. Yes, that would be just fine with me!
Bountiful Backyard 