My very own apple tree. I was so excited after discovering it in my new backyard last May and had grand dreams of what I would do with the harvest. Pies, apple crisp, shelves lined with jars of applesauce canned in all its fall splendor and supplying a winter full of apple-y goodness. The tree did its thing most of the summer, producing hundreds of golden fruit gems that grew to about 2" in diameter. Then something happened - still not sure what - but over the course of a few weeks it lost all of its fruit. Not much evidence on the ground. I don't know if critters were stealing right out of the tree, or it was dropping fruit and then they were hauled off. Anyway, I quenched my apple desires at the local Farmer's Markets and hoped for a better outcome next year. So here we are! I did some pruning about a month ago and she's now producing a beautiful display of blossoms. After 4 days of harsh winds, I'm surprised there are any left. But once again, I have high hopes for a bountiful harvest and can't wait to enjoy some nice juicy fruit come fall!
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