Wendy and Jake have surveyed some of the properties near Grubb Lake in West Hempfield Township, and it seems the soil is well suited for an Orchard of various varietals. Consultation with a retired PA Forrester confirms this fact, however, the ever-dreaded lurking beast, Poison Ivy, will have to be dealt with, so the deeper woods property will be left until everything else goes dormant in the fall when Ivy removal can commence with less exposure to Urushiol oils and such.
Meanwhile, the Metz parcel will be cleared next month, since it is mostly underbrush with fewer actual trees to haul out.
Also, negotiations with local nurseries are progressing to get cuttings from the USDA budded for potting in the greenhouse later this month. We're a bit off in our seasons, the preference being to bud in spring, but things should work out well this way.
More updates to follow. Enjoy the pics!
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