Our newest addition, a small lime tree, is sitting patiently in the
early morning sun on the verandah waiting for the next Full Moon.
Already
heavily ladened with three good sized limes, this little tree purchased
from the local Agriculture Department, has burst into the most heavenly
scented flowers, some of which have quickly (in just a matter of days)
transformed into clusters of fruit buds. I am almost frightened to
plant her (it looks like a her to me), for fear that the trauma of being
moved may disturb the developing fruit. Then there is the question of
whether these clusters of fruit buds need to be thinned in order to
produce better quality limes? I will have to consult the Citrus Guru
(my father).
He has already informed me that the
fruit, which I assumed to be fully mature and begging to be picked
(based on their size), will not be ready for some weeks yet.
Apparently, I will know they have reached perfection when they become
less dense to the touch, their skin will lose its dimples and become
almost totally smooth and shiny - only then will they be juicy and full
flavoured. Clearly in all things garden related, patience is a virtue
and Margarita Time will have to wait, for this little tree at least.
Nothing like elder wisdom. Beautiful flowers/fruit. Congrats on your acheivement and endeavor and yes, good luck! The inner peace and happiness is hard to describe when leaving the corporate world for a simpler, quiet life. I think we share that same feeling. Mine, obviously, a bit different than yours (central Pennsylvania, USA - surrounded by Amish lifestyle). I'll enjoy reading your successes. I'd offer gardening tips, but your climate is so different! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chili - wherever we are located and whatever the differences in climate, the inner peace is, without doubt, the same. Thanks for the encouragement. Despite these differences, I'm pretty sure there is much we can share and learn from each other. Will be checking in on you regularly. Happy Monday!
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