Posted in Farming, The Apple Empire, tagged Alps, apples, Farming, Golden Delicious, Tractor on 29 September, 2007 | 9 Comments »
As I lowered myself into the old metal-backed seat and took hold of the massive steering wheel, I had the oddly familiar feeling, of not being quite in control. “Watch the brakes, they’re a bit dodgy” my husband shouted, as he reversed the David Brown back up between the apple trees with the assurance of [...]
Posted in Farming, The Apple Empire, tagged apples, France, Golden Delicious on 23 September, 2007 | 8 Comments »
I glanced covertly through the leaves at the pickers on the other side of my apple tree and stifled a groan. I ought to count myself lucky I thought. At least we managed to find workers in the village, without having to resort to the local job centre. A neighbouring farmer had ended up employing [...]
Posted in Farming, The Apple Empire on 19 September, 2007 | 8 Comments »
for Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Farming, The Apple Empire on 15 September, 2007 | 8 Comments »
“They don’t want them” he said as he came into the kitchen, worry flickering across his face. “They’re only interested in the good ones.” I looked at him uncertainly, the knife in my hand hovering above a tomato. This was bad news.
With only five days to go before picking, we still had no buyer for half of [...]
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