Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Frozen Disaster

Some of you may remember the wonderful tangerines we had last December.  Pictures of the fruit and trees were posted.



We had record freezing temperatures this month which almost killed the citrus trees.



No tangerines this year from this tree.  What a shame.  The desert isn't structured for long lasting freezes.  Word is that we will lose a lot of our Saguaro Cacti.  Sad.
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24 comments:

  1. Linda BFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Aw, that's too bad. Guess we can't fool with Mother Nature.

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  2. Sewinggranny - MonaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh, I am so sorry about your loss...Mother Nature really does do terrible things.

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  3. New Hampshire GardenerFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    How sad. We had some cold (below 0 F) early this winter before we had a snow cover and I am worried about what damage I'll find when the snow finally melts.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh no! That's terrible! So sorry about that. :(((

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  5. Terra VerdeFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh wow! I am sorry to hear that!

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  6. BijiBijouxFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I am so sorry! It is sad. But remember there will be always sunny days again and you will get more next year :)

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  7. magdamagdaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Keeping my fingers crossed for tangerines next year!:)

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  8. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    How sad, that must be disappointing:( Things will improve!

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  9. Leah R. Hood, Jewelry Designer & ArtisanFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wow, that looks terrible! I hope things improve for next year....

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    what a bummer! I have some citurs trees and I always fear the frost! Hopefully yours will bounce back :0)

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  11. MichelleFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Mother nature isn't always kind. Here's hoping for a bigger and better crop in the coming year.

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  12. CrystalFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Sorry to hear that :(

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  13. Fascia BerlinFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Oh my gosh,
    Can't believe the change! I love cactus, also!

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  14. elsa lïoneyeFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    we had several hard freezes in a row here in texas. everything is dead but the blackberry bush.

    lioneyedgirl.blogspot.com

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  15. Norahz BoutiqueFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Mother nature is something we cannot control...brighter days are on the way.
    So sorry about your loss.

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  16. a.mattimeoFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Oh no that's a shame, the cactus are wonderful.

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  17. LbtoyosFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Sorry about it... it was really great!

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  18. Jill QFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Mother Nature giveth ... and she taketh away.

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  19. Sea Flower StudiosFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh no! What a loss!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I do remember the pictures of your tangerines. They looked so great -- what a shame!

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  21. Tania PelletierFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry about your tree! :(

    Tania

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  22. petitehermineFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Oh no :( poor tree. I hope you plant a new one...

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  23. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    This is incredibly sad!! I LOVED these tangerines and my mom and grandmother did too. We all wanted another box :(

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  24. DeeFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Very sad. The price of produce will be going up!

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