The Apple Trees of Avalon

"Apple Tree in Avalon" (Glastonbury, England - 2018)

It isn't for me to say if the legendary Avalon existed literally or figuratively, but Avalon, or "the island of apples" was located for some at Glastonbury in Somerset, England.  Certainly there is magic in the sight of the serene countryside, gently grazing farm animals, stone walls and weathered wooden gates - not to mention the many apple trees growing amply and fruitfully in fields alongside the path to Glastonbury Tor.

Legend tells that the numerous wild apple trees of Avalon needed no cultivating to grow and gave fruit endlessly - contributing to an easy lifestyle for its happy inhabitants!  I have found that nature provides everything spontaneously for our own apple trees to flourish and thrive.

If you want to bring a little of the magic of Avalon into your own backyard - why not consider planting an apple tree or two?  There are many varieties that need very little space to grow.  The benefits vastly outweigh the initial modest cost and labour involved -- adding beauty and oxygen to our world, blossoms for bees, hiding spots for birds, shade, compost and most importantly -- year after year of free delicious apples!

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Apple Trees in Meadow Sweet Grove

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