It’s been a long time since we last posted, but it has been a great growing season for us on Kaitiaki Farm. We counted 12 varieties of plum this season and we have three new ones to plant this winter.

We had so many prune plums this year that we wanted to preserve them by making jam. Just add lots of sugar.

Just as the plums are winding up the peaches are cranking.

We’ve had some early apples so far but most of them are mid and late season varieties.

Pears, persimmons and feijoas are still a little ways away, but avocados are ever present.

The garden is winding down but still plenty of basil for pesto.

Also grapes, guavas, quince and plenty of citrus on the way!

Kia Kaha!

Estwing