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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 05:39 PM
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Our peach tree is so full of peaches
that the branches are buckling and breaking off. We usually get a late snow storm that kills the blossoms, but this year we got lucky. Perhaps I can talk my Grandmother into making a peach pie or cobbler. Been going out about every hour to pick a peach to eat. You can even smell the peaches as you approach the tree. The peach tree started about 30 years ago when my Grandfather tossed a peach pit in the garden, the tree took and thrived!!
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Suich Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 05:45 PM
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1. Yum-m-m-m-m! Peach cobbler!
Lucky you!

:)
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 05:46 PM
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2. I love that stage -- when you can smell the fruit as you walk by.
I have a baby peach tree and I'm thinking that next year we may be able to get a peck of peaches from it.

I've been tempted to toss pits in the yard on a lark. I have heavy clay soil and it would be a miracle if anything germinated in an unamended area but nature finds a way. I'm thinking walnuts, almonds, and other nuts.
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GardeningGal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 06:19 PM
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3. If I had time, I'd volunteer.
I used to love to bake but everyone in my family pretty much avoids the pies, etc. I'd love to make peach jam. Unfortunately, there's a wedding coming up in the family or I'd come get some. Aren't you in Denver?
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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-22-07 02:56 PM
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12. Yep! I am in Denver eom
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 06:42 PM
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4. Peach Tree
You mean it only has peaches on it and not apples or pears? :rofl: :rofl: :hi:
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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-22-07 02:56 PM
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13. LOL
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Elidor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 07:10 PM
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5. Peachessss? O, we loves them, precious!
So juicy sweet and good to eat! I am crazy for peaches. Especially that lovely scent you describe.

I assume y'all must be in South Caruh-liynuh. Th'only real peaches are grown down they-uh.
/peach snob
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 07:11 PM
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6. Millions of peaches! Peaches for me! Millions of peaches! Peaches for free!
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 07:13 PM
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7. Believe it or not
NJ grows AWESOME peaches!!!!



lost
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 07:17 PM
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8. I've heard the pit fruits are doing REALLY well this year
Lucky you!! Peach cobbler is my absolute favorite!! :9

:hi:

That's cool that your tree started from your grandfather's tossed out pit. Good story.
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 09:29 PM
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9. Isn't it amazing how that one peach pit
can turn into something so fulfilling years later?

Enjoy your peaches. Sounds and smells wonderful.

:hi:
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BrotherBuzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 09:34 PM
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10. Your Grandfather would smile if you used a couple of grape stakes to prop up those limbs
He also smiling that you are enjoying the peaches. Neat story
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idgiehkt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-21-07 09:43 PM
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11. I lurve peaches!
:)

I used to buy a crate of them at the farmers market when I lived in the mountains. What kind are they? Some say Georgia Belles are the best, but the best peaches I have ever had were a kind called Laurens that I have never found again. :hi:
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