Growing Weird Fruit Trees! Did they Survive the Scottish Winter? Country Life (Living in Scotland)
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
- Medlar and quince are two fruits I (Gail) have always wanted to grow; but will they survive the harsh Scottish climate? Watch their progress from bare root sticks in the autumn to, hopefully, thriving trees in the spring!
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I live in SE Oklahoma on land that has an old Quince Tree Orchard. Every spring our yard is full of pink and white blossoms from the still surviving trees. The orchard was planted some time back in the late 1800s to help feed the livestock through the winter. The birds, squirrels, chipmunks and deer clear our trees and ground from the fruit every winter. I am told they are a member of the pear family and that the fruit was also used for making jelly. I hope your trees thrive and serve you well every spring when they bloom.
Thank you for that glorious intro! The nature views from your home are majestic and I would never want to leave that slice of heaven! And your beautiful shwoos make me smile!!🕊️
At 3.07 I really thought Gail was going to come out of the shed saying "Today mostly I have been eating......" (Fast Show style).
Hi Ladies! The trees are absolutely gorgeous! 😍
You're such good cinematographers! The opening shots were just stunning, I love the ones of the shwoos in the foreground with that gorgeous Scottish Borders sky. I've never been across the pond, but when I see video and pictures of it, something deep in my heart feels it calling to me. My ancestors are there, I've always had the feeling that's where I'd end up. I hope it really happens some day.
I love shopping at those kind of craft fairs, I hope you ladies did well with your sales. Alas, I am thousands of miles away from you. All your jewelry and decorated marmalade jars are lovely. Alex, you look lovely in that dress.
There's nothing better than home grown fruit and what you can make out of them. I love that you have chosen unusual fruits. Variety is the spice if life after all.
Your Quince and Medlars look very healthy ! Generally it is best if you allow bare root fruit trees to grow for 2 years without producing any fruit. That way the tree's energy is focused on developing strong roots . If it does flower and fruit in the first two years, remove the young fruit before it fully develops. I have a small apple orchard and when the trees are all blossoming in spring it is a beautiful sight. Your property looks like a painting come to life.
Gail, I hope your trees thrive and they’re plenty of fruit for you so beautiful where you live I would love to live there your your videos is always so entertaining and you and Alex strive for life. Scotland is truly a beautiful place.🌼🌸🌺☀️♥️
Wonderful video, ladies. I'm glad the new fruit trees are thriving in their new home. Well done, Gail. The craft fair looked like an amazing place to go browsing for gifts. Alex, you look lovely in your dress. Gail, you looked so happy at y'all's craft stall. Take care. Love from North Carolina.
Guys you inspire me so much!
I absolutely love seeing how glorious the landscape is around your home and the effort and care you take to add flowers and trees to make it even better. The craft fair looked like so much fun, wish I could have been there too ! You certainly had some lovely items for sale, I would have gotten in so much trouble !! Alex always looks so incredible in her period clothing, red is definitely her color 🤩 Gail, you are blessed with a green thumb, your new baby trees will grow just like all your plantings have. I wish you both a wonderful summer of treasures and a bountiful harvest. Much love and hugs 🥰🥰 xx
That was so nice to see Mic & Sarah. You treasures are so pretty. I love your dress, Alex. Great the trees made it!
Such rich heritage! The spindles on the staircase are so ornate! Omg. And the dress sleeves!
so peaceful , whenever I watch your videos I feel like Nature is blessing you
When you first went into the maker's market, I felt Alex was waving at me! It was as if to say, come and see! How lovely!
It’s always so satisfying to watch plants and trees grow successfully. A real sense of satisfaction. Your trees look like they’ll give you years of fruit. I’m just setting up new garden beds for winter veggies and flowers. Watching them grow and harvesting their produce is something to look forward to. 🙂🥬🥑🫛🌽🥕🍅🍋🥔🧄🧅
I remember my nan making me climb the quiche tree every year for jam yummy I'm now 60yr it a lovely time to remember doing things like that
Loved seeing the beautiful Fall 2023 landscapes… gorgeous!! Never heard of a Medlar tree , but my mother-in-law had large Quince shrubs & we made jelly from the fruit. The flowers of her quince were lovely!! Absolutely enjoyed seeing you at the Fair and your display of crock’s & jewelry were outstanding!! Enjoy both of your channels soooo much!! Miss seeing you two on Northern Mudlarks Make!! ❤ Love love the Northern Mudlarks!! 😊
Wow! Quince! I love that fruit. I grew up eating quince in Chile. The fruit is not very juicy, but if once you pick it from the tree you smash it against a wall a little (not too much) and you sprinkle salt on every bite, you just might think you are in heaven. It just tastes that good! 😊