August 30
The Black Doris plums are out in full bloom 
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#smellsasniceasitlooks
August 18
Apricot blossoms are out in full swing. #apricotblossoms#workhardmylittlebeebuddies #theorchardsmellsnice#littletootonstandbyforfrostfighting
August 11
And so it begins once more…
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#apricotblossoms #springhassprung
#hellofrostfightingmyoldfriend
July 12
Another Winter Update ???
Sam put in a new pipeline through a small section of the Orchard and replaced some other pipes as well.
Hereâs a few snaps of my brother at work ??
We ended up having to heel in a few hundred of our new trees as we simply ran out of time to plant them out. This job will now be completed over the next few weeks before bud burst ?? ?????
Pruning is coming along nicely and hope to have it finished within a couple of weeks ?
11 June
Crunchy Granny Smith apples are still available in 3, 5 & 10 kg bags and we are still couriering in 10 & 15kg boxes ? ?
Open from first light til dark. Flick me a txt if you need more info⌠Ruby..027-288-6090 ?
10 June
Pruning time here on the Orchard 
June 2
My mate âDigger Daveâ arrived this morning and “Operation Dam Clean Up” commenced – with the first half of the silt from the November storm being scooped out – what a job!! – Dave made it look so easy. 
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The second half will be scooped out in a couple of weeks time, once it has dried out a bit more. 
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Here are some before and after photos. Will post more when the job is completed. 
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âLittle Tootâ our pump tractor is relieved the silt is being dug out as she has been a bit worried since âher damâ was assaulted by all the siltâŚ.. âDigger Daveâ to the rescue little buddyâŚâŚ
https://www.facebook.com/hobbsfamilyorchard/videos/984140661766832/
14 May
Hereâs a few photos I snapped of the fencing project which still isnât completed as time has been against us.
Buddy and James both have shared their Sundays with Sam over the past two weekends. Thanks guys 
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Last November when the horrendous thunder storm hit the valley, a massive amount of silt flew down the hill into our dam.
Only now have we got the time to get the dam cleaned.
The dam will be drained over the next few days so the digger will be here in the not too distant future.
When we were young, Mum used to take us up there for a picnic lunch – lots of great memories 
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I must tell you about the success of security cameras.
Many of our rural friends have followed our cue and installed them with great success. They either work as a deterrent or work as proof of criminal activity.
One farmer friend caught a person pinching his fuel, another found out who was tampering with his tractor and another found out who was snooping around his place when he went out.
Furthermore most security cameras have great audio and pick up conversations with such clarity as I found out late yesterday afternoon when I played back the footage from one of our cameras; a very bizarre, one-sided conversation was recorded. And if that wasnât bad enough I had a ferret âgrinning awayâ at me up at the dam! 
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So to anyone wanting to protect their property, I can highly recommend getting security cameras – they are well worth the investment.
We still have plenty of apples for sale in 5kg and 10kg bags. And juice boxes as well.
Txt/ring me (Ruby) on 027 288 6090 if you want to place a courier order or if you have a query.
Open.âŚ.7 daysâŚfirst light 
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30 March
Open 7 daysâŚfrom first light until dark
Freshly picked Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Royal Gala apples and Quinces are available at present. 
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Golden Delicious are great for eating, stewing and bottling. 
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Stewed apples and custard is an inexpensive way to feed the tribe and are also great in apple shortcake, pies and crumbles. #kidsloveapples
Flick a txt to Ruby 027 288 6090 if you want to pick up a large order.
Enjoy your Easter Break 
March 22
If you have any fruit orders or enquiries tomorrow ( Friday) please ring/txt me âŚRuby⌠027 288 6090 as our power will be shut off all day due to a power pole being replaced as it was âred stickeredâ a wee while ago 
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Sad to see the pole go as the birds have enjoyed using it as a resting place for many years but hopefully they will adopt the new pole as a member of their family.
Also Monday is Otago Anniversary Day so there will be no courier orders going out as NZ Couriers wonât be running as they are having a well deserved rest. 
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All will be back to normal on Tuesday. ??