Tag Archives: trees

The First Trees are Planted

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Petit Paradis

Yesterday I planted out our first trees. There was no pomp and ceremony. Not loudly anyway. I carted up several loads of sandy soil and dumped them on the growing swale at the top of the slope. I filled up … Continue reading →

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A Shortlist of Trees

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Petit Paradis

Further to the Plant List I have made a list of those species that do really well in our climate. No surprises to find that they largely favour a Mediterranean climate. Olives, Cumquats, Loquats, Macadamia, Chestnuts, Avocadoes, Apples, Tamarillo, Apples, … Continue reading →

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Tagasaste from Seed

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Petit Paradis

For the record – a brief update on the tagasaste trees. I grew these from seed and though neglected at times during house moves and renovations enough managed to survive to make it into the ground where they have happily … Continue reading →

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