Yes, it was a wild day here. No rain though, rather surprisingly, but there was heavy rain last night.
Apart from moving a couple of large pots to shelter, Ive been indoors today, on the computer (very busy at present). My Japanese maples were giving a fine show of autumn colour, but they will be a bit bare after this!
Pears anyone? I mean DOZENS of pears anyone? The tree was laden this year - pollination time was very mild, and no late frosts - the best crop ever and they were hanging like grapes, and a good size. Problem is that most of them have fallen. I tasted some, and to my surprise they were actually ripe and tasty - I thought it would take another month yet.
Thanks for the tip about the Bramleys, Eric.
Again, a massive crop, but they were a bit smaller than normal and not as good quality.
Do you spray? I don't, not because I have anything against it, I just don't seem to have time in spring.
I am thinking of buying a second freezer for fruit. Looks like the time is now!
OK, tease me -how do you use the Baked apples?
Hope the winds don't strip the Damson tree - they are mid picking period. I squeeze and pick only the ones that are softish. Means I have to go over the tree a few times, but I love them fresh, and my wife makes fine jam - our favourite - well so are blackcurrants and raspberries.