Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 1:56:03 PM
As many of you know Michigan's Apple industry suffered terribly this year with a very warm May and then heavy frosts that decimated our apple orchards. At my house it was no exception...The trees were full of blossoms initially and then with the frost and then the drought I watched the fruit as it never matured and then dropped to the ground...that is except for one of my fruit trees. This particular tree bore ONE apple-It grew and grew until yesterday when it was ready to be picked.
Here is a photo of the harvest-
I really admire that apple for hanging in there through the frost and the drought-I just had to take it's photo and share it with you-
I'm sorry Melody! We've had years like that and there is a huge, multi-fruit orchard here to take care of. This year, however, is a GOOD year for fruit . . even got apricots and peaches this year. Hopefully next year will be better for you! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
Hopefully next season there will be trees full of apples. One is better than none. Thanks for sharing the picture. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
Love that idea, Melina. I was going to say that it should be preserved somehow. Too beautiful to eat--considering it is the only one! Better times next year, I hope.
Apple Harvest
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 1:56:03 PM
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