Winter | Pruning and mulching

Mild and wet, winter is when we prepare the trees for the year ahead. We prune with clean, sharp tools, in the classic vase shape, to give each fruiting branch sufficient sunlight. We lay the prunings out along the avenues and mulch them to return the goodness to the soil. Larger branches are cut and stored for the log-burning stove that keeps our home warm and welcoming. The grass is mowed and the trees are sprayed with an organically certified copper and lime mixture to prevent fungal infections to the pruned trees.