Proudly Homegrown

These are nectarines from my tree. I picked them this morning. They are still rock hard but the birds will have the lot if they stay on the tree. There are many more still unpicked on the tree. I am happy to share but the birds don't see things in the same light. The fruit that drops off the tree is eaten enthusiastically by both dogs right down to the pit. Very strange, I know. Due to the heat they should ripen up in the bowl fast, may be in time for  Xmas day.  This is my third summer in this house and this is a bumper crop comapred to last year. In my first year here the tree was so sick it was nearly pulled out. Thank goodness that didn't happen !!