Lucky Little Laundry Lemon

As I emptied the sack of dirty laundry from the trip to Arizona, I found this little lemon. No, I did not pack it there to freshen the scent of our unwashed things. I even thought I filled out the customs declaration truthfully when I ticked the box to say that I was not bringing any plant or animal product across the border. I suspect the devious work of the littlest gardener.

I can understand how those Arizona citrus fruits are so appealing, with their bright colors and fun shapes. However, there is a reason why one should not transport fruit across the borders. Pests and plant diseases can easily spread and ruin economically important agricultural industry. Yes, I am warning you all. The subarctic citrus fruit orchards of northern Canada are in great peril. Oh, the environmental disaster that awaits...