Apples grow on trees

I started by running around the city looking for fruit trees. I'd seen several crab apple trees, and at least one pear tree earlier this summer. But all of them were fruitless by the time I looked again. I also looked up this group that has started planting urban orchards for public harvest, and checked out one of the "urban wilds" where they've sited a couple fruit trees. But again, it was too late in the year. Luckily, I noticed an apple in the middle of the road, which led me to a very nice apple tree still loaded with fruit.

The urban apple tree

I think this must be a domesticated variety, because the apples were medium sized and red. But, like most domesticated apples trees which are not intensively sprayed or otherwise controlled, the fruits were full of worm holes.

Storming the castle

A few weeks ago, I had visited Castle Craig at Hubbard Park. According to the plaque, this is the highest point within 25 miles of the coast between Maine and Florida.

Seizing the high ground

When invading, seizing the high ground is often a good tactic. So I drove my apples to Connecticut and we climbed up the stairs to the castle. (I was en route to a meeting...I did not drive three hours just to deliver fruity invaders.)

Scenic outlook

On a clear day, they say you can see Long Island Sound and the Berkshires from here.

Leading the charge

The troops line up

Planting the flag

In the name of apple-hood and mother pie

A non player

Other visitors to the castle were bemused by the apple troops.

Holding down the fort