The Great Pecan Tree Massacre of 2009
We finally addressed some winter-long deferred maintenance projects on the ranchita yesterday. Among such was pruning of the pecan tree, which provides sustenance to many crows and occasionally lends its produce to pecan pies. Our neighbor owns two acres of pecan trees in Las Cruces and he advised me to top the tree below the first multiple joint. Well, I followed through with that suggestion and now we have a decent addition to our already copious supply of future firewood. And the tree has but two small branches remaining. according to said neighbor this year will be a slow one for pecans, but next year our pruning will be rewarded. Check back in 700 days and I'll let you know how we did!