and a crooked apple tree
remember this ? :
my poor old apple tree has borer - it is over 80 years old - being the only survivor of the apple orchard that stood here originally. I have tried sticking wire up into the holes and squirting metho into it but the tree is quite big and these methods are just too time consuming. I have also tried companion planting with queen anne's lace,nasturtium and alyssum but obviously the borers don't know that this is supposed to repel them. So they continue worming their way through and depositing little piles of sawdust all around. So I am taking a leaf out of Prince Charles book and talking to the tree. I know I sound completely demented but I just have to do something - if this tree dies, I will be so sad. It is gorgeous. I have an old park bench under this tree, where I sit, often & have my cup of tea So, I mulched and fertilized and then I lit a sage smudge stick and walked all around the tree - praying to the nature spirits and St. Dorothy * the patron saint of fruit tree growers and orchards, that they come and help heal my tree. I am sure if the neighbours were looking out the window they would have thought I was a complete nutter. But I truly believe in things like this. Ancient civilisation, the american indians and aborginals can't be wrong, can they? So I smudged and prayed. Then I got some frankincense incense and lit a few sticks and put them round the tree. That was for cleansing. Then I told the tree I loved it so much and wanted it to heal itself - so that it could bring happiness to our family for many more years.
read the full post here: daily parcels - apple tree
well! today I took some photos of my gorgeous old apple tree ~ seems that the faeries have been working hard & their magick is working ~ the saints have been interceding for me as well - they want this tree to survive as much as I do ~ later today I am going to do a little spring ritual for my tree ~ I will light some candles around it, cleanse the crystal & thank all the faeries, elementals & saints for their help & then I will leave a gift for my faery folk friends.
read the full post here: daily parcels - apple tree
well! today I took some photos of my gorgeous old apple tree ~ seems that the faeries have been working hard & their magick is working ~ the saints have been interceding for me as well - they want this tree to survive as much as I do ~ later today I am going to do a little spring ritual for my tree ~ I will light some candles around it, cleanse the crystal & thank all the faeries, elementals & saints for their help & then I will leave a gift for my faery folk friends.
and this photo is a close up of the gorgeous blossoms that my tree is adorned with right now ~ the bees are doing their work today, pollinating each little blossom with the promise of some lovely crisp apples ~ go here for some more photos: apple tree photos
posted by Miss Robyn | 6:54 am
13 Comments:
hello Robyn! The apple tree is lovely! I love your little rituals...I do stuff like that and I always think my neighbors wonder...
Is the damage only in the branches or have they attacked the trunk of the tree as well? It it's only in the branches then you could prune it below the branches, even if you only have a trunk left. This may sound drastic but in most cases the tree will regrow without any problem. The other concern is that the borers may travel further and infest other trees if not removed promptly, or worse still, your house.
so happy your tree is doing well! Can't wait to see photos with apples hanging all over it.
Hoping your apple tree lives another 80 years. What is the life span of an apple tree, anyway?
Robyn, I believe you have an old soul. You are a very deep person and I am intrigued when I read your posts. When I read, it's like looking deep into the spirit of another being.
I just remembered that I knew someone a few years ago that had a line of trees on the edge of their property, about 10 or 15 trees. Borers killed them all, so hope you can get rid of them soon.
Looks like you and your helpers have done a fine job.
This wise old tree obviously listened to your pleas, and decided to stick around. And why not ? your garden looks lovely !
Mother Earth takes care of her own Robyn..!
I'm glad that things are looking up for your apple tree - the faeries must have been working hard to answer your prayers! :)
I loved reading your story about this tree. I am sure your rituals and love for nature (with a sprinkling of magic)helped it start to heal.
You are a grounded, loving woman Robyn - mother nature!
Autumn harvest, I love the colors it gives us!
This is the BEST news I've hear in a while. I love that you took care of the tree so tenderly, and all the powers that be heard you!!
XOXO
Your tree is looking lovely! So glad you and your helpers were able to bring it back to health (my attitude is, the neighbors will probably talk anyway, so I might as well give them something interesting to talk about! :-)
Hooray! Lovely blossoms - very encouraging growth.
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