In 2006 we bought this house and land. Let me tell you, it was in horrible shape. The land was full of weeds so tall that an adult could disappear. They were all blooming and spreading their allergy pollens. In autum 2006 we plowed the land and planted the first fruit and non-fruit trees. It was fun. We did a horrible job but it seems that the trees are happy. We planted 30 of them, mostly apples, pears, plums, cherries, quince, peaches, apricots – classics. My favorite apple tree, the Fuji, gave us 2 apples in 2007. We do not have too many pictures from this time but here are few after we started the first work in 2007, just to give you the idea.

We are ready to plant the lawn at this point. That little person is my No 1. helper. Who said I do everything myself?

Watching the grass grow.

The only tree on the land when we bought the property. A beautiful and YUMMY cherry tree.

Splashing is fun. At this point we watered the weeds and ourselves. Weeds were happy, we were happy. Just another great day in the garden.