Spent some time today in the fruit bed weeding. Found lots of oxalis. It's a pretty little weed with its dusky purple cast -- but I have been told it is a dangerous one -- to dig out the entire root or this little guy will multiply fast. And I am being diligent about it since in another corner of my yard clover and vetch has overrun the existing periwinkle and is threating my nandina too.
In more upbeat garden news -- while weeding the fruit bed my son found 4 apples growing on our columnar tree. This is the first time it has born fruit (it was planted 2 years ago.)
His discovery took me by total surprise. I heard that stocking covers help prevent apple maggots infestation (which we are prone to in this area.) I think we were supposed to get the covers on before the fruit reached nickel size and now I have quarters. Plus I was caught unprepared since we have never had fruit before. I bought nylons at the foodstore tonight so I can cover up my beauties tomorrow.
Another surprise in my apple tree was the spiraled dweller below. With my snail lover nearby, I had to quietly palm him and quickly launch him over the fence into the street. I didn't go check on his landing... I can be mean when there are edibles involved.
I also spent some time just enjoying the aesthetics of an abundant garden. I am so glad I started planting months ago.
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