A good January

Not too cold for pruning, but persistent chill enough to deter any early movement. Rainfall has been on the low side, there is plenty of time to make up during the next six weeks. Judging by the gnawings on the lying prunings, the rabbits and mice consider the wood to be turgid enough for their teeth. (Some years ago the prunings were left, untouched which indicated the trees were struggling during a dry winter) – not so good for bulking fruit buds.

It looks like a similar weather pattern as we lead into February – no complaints! We should bear in mind folklore – ‘February fill dyke!