Calling all gardeners

[smokingboot]

That didn't take long! But I have a very sweet excuse reason for jumping on lj for a couple of moments.

This is the third year I have had a pear tree outside, and for the first time it is putting out blossoms. Beautiful and sweet! But I don't think there are other pear trees in the area so I need to find a pollinator that's compatible with 'Doyenne Du Comice.' If anyone can point me towards suppliers of pear tree pollen, I would be very greatful.

It has really lifted my heart - just as well as I am not sure about this new novel. If I can pluck up the nerve I might put the beginning here, see what people think of it.

The pear tree I have no doubts about. It's gorgeous.

Comments

[caffeine-fairy.livejournal.com]

I'm not an expert, but IIRC, pear blossom and pollen doesn't last long and I doubt it'll ship well - a quick Google doesn't reveal any suppliers. If you want fruit you're probably better off planting a compatible tree...

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

I think you may be right. I wanted a pear tree rather than an apple because I didn't want the branches to be too widespread, but I have not chosen wisely...maybe I will have to buy another tree.

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

The only pollen supplier I know of is in the States. If you could find someone with a Concorde pear tree....

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

I think I may as well pop over to the garden centre where I bought it and see what their advice is. Why on earth didn't I buy a self pollinating tree? I just thought it looked cute!

[bytepilot.livejournal.com]

Which for some reason reminds me to remind you of the make of a certain Pretty Car

Also to blow you as many kisses as you desire.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

Oooh you are wonderful!

[bytepilot.livejournal.com]

(hugs)
Have you checked a mirror lately ?
You're pretty darn special yourself...

[squeezypaws.livejournal.com]

Pear tree sounds fab, love the evocative name. But I am here gatecrashing - can you send me a mail to nicky.tate@gmail.com so I can pass you hen do info? I am assuming you are pole dancing BTW :) xx

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

But of course!