This summer wind has been a near constant feature of our weather. Yesterday it was gale force winds more reminiscent of our autumn and winter weather, than August. The brambly apple tree fell victim to the gusts. Today, I had to remove two branches, both with fruit.
Wind damaged apple tree
This is the second time this tree has suffered damage – the first happened a couple of years ago when some cattle got into the garden, and again broke branches. I am hoping it will recover again.
In need of some comfort foot and so not to waste the apples, we made (and enjoyed) some apple and tay-berry crumble!
Murtagh's Meadow 
Oh, ouch! How discouraging. Nice to hear you worked a positive out of it. So was it delicious? 🙂
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Yes, it was rather yummy!
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Depressingly windy here in west Wales too. I was hoping for some balmy days in August when I could get out and enjoy the garden, but the weather is making gardening feel a bit of a chore on many days. What a strange summer it has been so far.
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I feel the same way!
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Poor little tree!
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Exactly!
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Can’t believe what the wind did to the little tree. But I’ve now discovered your recipe blog (how slow I am) and will try them out. I’ve heard of Tay-berries – do you row them as well?
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The recipe blog is very hap hazard I am afraid! Yes we grow the tay-berries too and this year they are doing well.
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Will give the crumble recipe a try – looks very good!
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Enjoy – you can use any fruits that you have available – we love crumble in this house!
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Our weather is crazy here too. Some things have done well + others not so well. Too cold/hot and just not right-lol….I hate it when things fall, but the blessing is YUM!
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Crazy weather – that sums it up Robbie!
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Too bad! But apple trees are pretty sturdy. Hopefully it thought you were just giving it a good pruning.
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Hopefully!
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Poor tree. Do you have to paint over the wounds?
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No, it should heal up nicely by itself, though it is not the ideal time for ‘pruning’!
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Sorry to hear about your tree. I have too been thinking ‘autumn’, even on the sunniest days the cool crisp air is not a summer breeze.
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Not a great summer at all Melissa – last night was so cool!
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New saying: “when life gives you gale force winds, make apple crumble!” I like it! (PS, sending healing thoughts to your poor tree!) 🙂
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I like it too!
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Yikes. Sorry about that. But glad you made the crumble.
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Thanks Cynthia
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