Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Up A Tree

I realize that I have been talking a lot about pruning lately so I thought I would share with you a photo taken  while I was pruning one of my apple trees. I keep these trees relatively small so I can prune them myself...still as you see here it does require a bit of climbing. And, yes...I am careful. After this, pruning the roses and the other shrubs is a piece of cake although it usually takes me several weeks to get the whole garden done; just another day in the life of a gardener. This is also where my work at the gym and yoga pays off ~ to keep me in relatively good physical condition so I can continue to indulge in my passion for gardening. And when this is all done I can start planting the dahlias and lilies I bought today...Spring is coming!



How about you...climbed any trees lately?




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34 comments:

  1. ElisabethJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    It's always something to do in a garden. Nice photo.

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  2. KathysueJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Omgosh, you are the everready bunny!! Just look at you so cute in your overalls and working away. I must say my gardening cosist of planting, no pruning for me!! I like that you are so organized and getting ready for Spring in the cold,I am totally impressed, Kathysue

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  3. ClausJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Look at you! Hard at a wonderful job :o)
    Sadly, I haven't climbed any trees lately. At home, all is eye-level, so no need. I've been wanting to plant a palm tree at home, though. I'm convincing my mom what a beautiful addition it would be in our patio. Very tropical, I think, and I love tropical :o)
    Be careful! and have a happy garden time!

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  4. DonnieJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    What a cool photo. Now I really am anxious for spring.

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  5. AdrienneJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Not a one! We're still in the rainy Winter season here in the valley of Oregon so I can only dream and plan my outside work. Dreaming of Spring - I am!
    ~Adrienne~

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  6. .January 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I'd LOVE to be in the yard working...but we are a long way from spring here in Indy. :(

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  7. Musings from Kim K.January 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Does climbing up to our tree house count? What a great picture of you. Spring is a long time away in MI. I can't wait to see more pictures of your yard for inspiration.

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  8. Martha ZJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I keep my fruit trees small, too and I am trying espalier with the apple and pear trees. I don't have much space and to keep a long season of fruit for just the two of us, small is better.
    Here in northern California they say we shouldn't be too eager with the garden cleanup, let the dead foliage protect the roots and buts. That is a new idea for one such as myself who learned to garden in the San Fernado Valley.

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  9. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 12, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I CANNOT believe you can actually start planting in your garden! I am so envious ... we've got at least a couple more months of winter weather & snow to go! I love your photo ... you look so HAPPY and you're a NATURAL! Happy Planting!!!!

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  10. AdrienneJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Finished all my pruning in the late autumn. I love to prune!

    You're the only person I know who actually looks good while gardening. I look like a mud hen.

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  11. DonnaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Oh, Adrienne, that looks like fun. It's a bit too cold and icy here to do any pruning. I'm looking forward to working in the garden soon. I don't have any trees to climb, but lots of things that need cutting back.

    Enjoy!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  12. TriciaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    That you are starting to plant your flowers just about makes me want to cry! I want nice weather and flowers! I love that photo of you :)

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  13. Carola BartzJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Pruning the trees is one of my least favorite tasks in the garden. I'm doing that at the moment as well, and I deeply dislike it. Wish I was already done with it...

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  14. HeatherJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    You look very cute in the photo! :)

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  15. Travel With LuluJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This is such a happy post!! I love to garden, but now that we are in a rental that gets put on hold. But I'm okay with it - I'll just live through you! I love that you climb your trees - I have to admit I never did that, although I am crazy tree lover :) I think that will keep you young for a really long time XOL

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  16. Christine E-EJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Adrienne... be careful! did Jose take this picture?

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  17. CatherineJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    HELLO Adrienne!
    climbing up the trees!!! well it's not spring here, you're lucky!

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  18. AnnJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Hi Adrienne,
    Wow!! I'm happy to read that your careful while pruning.:o)
    Not quite time to plant here but soon!
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  19. ornellaJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Ciao Adrienne bella foto,e bel modo di tenersi in forma. Un abbraccio Ornella

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  20. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Ah, I love Apple tree climbing :0) Although ours is normally reserved to the once a year trek to Graves Mountain for their Apple Festival

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love doing this type of work. Much better than sitting at a desk in my office. I just did my fruit trees. Avocado tree is a bit too big for me. Hard work but fun - isn't it?

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  22. DeborahJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Hi Adrienne! I love this photo of you in the apple tree. You are brave!

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  23. Infatuated with Homes and GardensJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Hi there you look like you are having a lot of fun,gardening is hard work but worth the effort.
    I popped over from Tracies party at Fishtail Cottage ,I am looking forward to looking around your blog more!
    ~Sharon~

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I love the photo of you! Our temps. are supposed to rise into the low 40's in the next few days with some sunshine so I am hoping to get out and finish autumn yard work that never got done. And prune some of the front tree branches that have gone awry. Thanks so much for visiting. It was wonderful to have you. :)

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  25. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Adrienne; I SO wish that I could be out pruning trees right now, totally envy your climate. We had a huge snow storm Wednesday so our pine trees are all bent over with heavy snow stuck to the branches right now. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog. Enjoy your pending spring weather! :)
    Michelle
    New England Style

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  26. Julie MarieJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Hi there... I just came over from Tracie's party... darling photo of you!... we are still covered in snow here in Utah, so not much gardening done yet, but alot of planning and scheming in my garden journal!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  27. Fishtail CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    You are adorable out there in your overalls & flannel shirt....can't wait to get out in the garden & do what you are doing....still to early here in Washington State! Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's... Hope to see you back again next week?
    xoxo
    ~tracie

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  28. RhondaJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Spring is coming, but it will be a while longer yet for us. Cute photo! Be careful up in those trees! :-)

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  29. TootsieJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    that is a great photo! I have enjoyed my visit to your blog...glad I found you! have a great weekend

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  30. Susan FreemanJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Isn't it great to be a farm girl? Keep up with the yoga ~ it's great for tree climbing!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  31. Adrienne ShubinJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    That photo is a keeper! I love your big beaming smile. And you've shown that staying in shape has more benefits than just looking great...we women need our strength!

    When I was a kid, we had an almond tree in the back yard. I used to climb it and eat all the almonds right off the branches. I guess that's why I love raw almonds so much.

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  32. Hélène Flont , french illustratorJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Gorgeous overalls and straw hat. The perfect and becoming clothes!!!

    ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Fabulous frame worthy photo, Adrienne!

    Happy Weekend!

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  34. maría ceciliaJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh dear, you are my soulmate, I love doing this too... and never enough to say plis take care, I have fell down so many times.
    hugs

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