It's very early March and both apricot trees have bloomed just before we are forecast for heavy rains. As in years past, I hope that they are pollinated before the blossoms get knocked off by rain or heavy winds. Since I'm still eating apricot sauce and jam preserved last year, I suspect that a smaller "crop" will not be such a disaster. The number of blossoms seems fewer this season than last. I have my small muslin bags set aside to test out my theory about sparing the apricots from being foraged by birds and roof rats. This year, after the fruit is set but still green, with just a blush of color, I'm going to cover each one individually. They will be hiding in plain sight from the critters, being able to ripen on the tree. The small draw strings of the bags will be tightened, keeping each fruit from view of hungry beasties who have the audacity to take one bite before going to the next ripe apricot.
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