The "mini orchard"

We have finally moved the citrus trees from their pots into the ground out the front of the house. A mini orchard, they are all citrus, we will get some deciduous fruit trees this winter to espalier along the green fence you can see in the picture.

They have been planted close together, as per Jackie French's "Backyard Self-sufficiency" which recommends planting at less than two metres to maximise space. So far so good and they seem to be thriving a few weeks on.

A path will be installed next to the "orchard" to enable direct access (without a bend) from the front door to the road, as we walk alot, and the bend is good for getting to the car, but a bit annoying if walking.