I'm pleased to report that we have achieved that most enviable of states for a small ranch: Year-round fruit from our own garden. Right now, we have Fuyu persimmons ripening, as the pears go from ripe to overripe and are recycled into our compost. I still have a handful of raspberries every morning for breakfast, and there are a few winter apples left.
My lavender is ready to harvest, though I missed my chance for rose hip tea, as the first frost took care of that as well as the tomatoes and basil. A few strawberries are hiding in the weeds.
And the cycle continues, with persimmons into spring, and blueberries in May. Something to look forward to.
Here's wishing you a healthy and lovely Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
ML
