Friday, May 2, 2025

#Durianium—Holding the ground, growing the future

At our durian orchard, a section of the earthen wall that separates Terrace One from Terrace Two had recently collapsed. The heavy rains from past seasons had gradually worn it down, until part of it gave way.

Today, Papa got to work fixing it. He reinforced the slope by filling the eroded area with fresh soil and planting mini elephant grass—what the locals call Odot grass. This grass has strong roots that help bind the soil and prevent future landslides, especially during the rainy season.

But this effort was about more than just protecting the slope. Just above the repair site stands one of our prized durian trees on Terrace One. If the soil keeps eroding, the tree might lose its footing—literally. By strengthening the wall, Papa ensures that the durian tree has enough land to grow strong and thrive.

It's small, quiet work. But it's the kind of work that makes all the difference when the rains come.

✍#Durianium—Family tale of cultivating durian—follows Ivan, Lena & kids’ adventure
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#Durianium—Letting the light in, growing side by side

Today at Grandma’s orchard, Papa made the thoughtful decision to prune the top branches of the red longan tree. Just beneath it, a young grapevine was trying its best to grow—but it needed sunlight, and the longan’s thick canopy had been blocking the light.

Besides, the red longan hadn’t been producing much fruit lately. It was time for a trim.

As Papa worked, Yarik, always eager to lend a hand when something mechanical or hands-on was involved, jumped in to help. His eyes lit up the moment he saw the pruning tools in action. Without hesitation, he stood by Papa’s side, and together, they carefully trimmed the upper branches—making room for sunlight to reach the grapevine below.

It was more than just gardening; it was a beautiful act of collaboration between father and son. One cut at a time, they reshaped the little patch of orchard, clearing the way for more growth and a brighter future.

Thank you, Yarik, for your energy and your heart.

✍#Durianium—Family tale of cultivating durian—follows Ivan, Lena & kids’ adventure
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Friday, April 25, 2025

#Durianium—Dancing with weeds, growing with love

At Grandma’s orchard today, Papa set out to shave, trim, and clear the persistent weeds and tall grass using the grass cutter. Even though it’s the dry season, weeds and grass still thrive, especially under the durian trees where we regularly water and fertilize the soil.

Of course, these unwelcome plants had to be cleared to keep the orchard healthy and neat.

Watching Papa work, Yarik suddenly expressed a desire to join. With a gleam of excitement in his eyes, he picked up a smaller tool and began shaving down the weeds alongside Papa. What started as simple maintenance turned into a beautiful dance—a rhythmic duet of father and son, moving side by side through the orchard like partners in a choreographed performance.

The joy of shared effort and the bond formed in moments like these make the hard work feel light. The orchard wasn’t just cleaned that day—it was filled with laughter, unity, and love.

Because at the heart of every thriving durian tree
 is a family growing together.

✍#Durianium—Family tale of cultivating durian—follows Ivan, Lena & kids’ adventure
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#DOGE #PIPPIN #SHIB #PEPE #BONK #WIF #PENGU #FLOKI #BRETT #MOG #POPCAT #FARTCOIN #PNUT #SPX #AI16Z #DOG #NOT #TURBO #BABYDOGE #MEW #GOAT #BTC #SOL #ETH #ENA #ZRC #BNB #MEMECoin

#Durianium—From branch to bloom: The Cotton Candy grape begins its journey

Alongside planting various types of durian and other fruit trees in our orchard and Grandma’s garden, we decided to try something new at hom...