Will be frost fighting in a couple of weeks so gave Little Toot (the pump tractor) an oil and filter change and ran the overhead sprinklers in preparation for the big kick-off ?? #frostfighting #springalmosthere #whoneedssleepanyway

Here’s a few shots of me and Ruby planting out new trees to replace old unproductive ones. 🙂 We have planted over 300 so far and only have 130 to go when the next order arrives in a week’s time 🙂 #teamhobbs

Check out Ruby’s new sideline business. She’s a talented wee thing my sister ☺
www.rubyhobbs.co.nz

Missed the snow these last few weeks but the rain got us last night.
Here’s few pics of the new duck pond in the apples ?

Congratulations guys. Well deserved

https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/orchard-growers-awarded-honour-peers

Chilly morning in Hercules Flat. Got down to -4c overnight. Me and Ruby are pruning on the Hydraladas today so atleast our feet are up off the frozen ground.

With the unproductive trees removed and the ground rotary hoed, these two rows are all set for new trees that will be planted during the next few weeks 🙂

I hired a wee digger from Tuapeka Transport to take out some stumps/unproductive trees to make way for new ones I have coming later this winter.
My mate James lent a hand and thanks to his skilful digger work we not only got a huge amount ripped out but also managed to successfully transplant a bunch of mature trees that were too good to push out but needed to be relocated.
Thanks again Jimmy.

Another fruit season has come to an end. 🙂  Me, Mum and Ruby would like to thank all of our loyal customers who have supported us once again as well as all the new folk who found us this season.?
We look forward to catching up with you all next Season.

Granny Smith and Splendour apples are on the go?
Both varieties are great for cooking or eating and are excellent keepers ?
We also still have yummy Red Delicious apples available as well ?
Our apples are in 5kg bags for $8 and 10kg bags for $15.