The avocados were planted the first year of the garden rebirth. I had read an article on planting 3 varieties close by each other and keeping them short. You can't see the poor little tree behind these two because the Mexican Avocado , Jose, is a stick with 3 leaves. Erik refuses to let me change him out until all the leaves are gone. The man does possess eternal hope.
Last year we had a prolonged frost that heavily damaged the avocados and citrus. They bounced back but this took a heavy toll on production.
Growing fruit and citrus is not for the impatient .
Patience has never been a word to describe my husband Erik. As he dug the holes for the trees a part of him was invested in the garden. He loves those trees .So much so he has created the arsenal of heat to protect them.
We now have not only a propane heater , but also have draped them with red old time Christmas lights. One day we will get an avocado.
Hopefully.....
