could it be a hollyhock? Malva neglecta also comes to mind.

Irene ,going into winter its not good idea to fertilize as it will create growth that may not have chance to harden off and be damaged in winter. But not familiar with your climate as well ,here in cold area we do not. During spring and up to mid summer we fertilize our figs growing in containers and they respond well in growth. Figs that you have not planted and sprout up probably were seeds deposited by a bird etc. They eventually grow the fruit(as you shown) and at some point fall off due to needing pollination or possibly ripen not sure as I have not have had that happen here. There are different types self pollinated and another group that needs the fig wasp to pollinate or fruit will drop at some point. As a side note. Folks that recently moved into a home may not see plant in yard from previous owner planted until a season later as it may have died to soil level and re sprouted . Martin

I will post the link instead... Thanks! Here is a link that might be useful: yahoo photos - weeds!!

I am having the same experience here in S.E. Michigan. Weeds that I have never seen before and weeds that I have been able to control by pulling, but this year are running RAMPANT!! A normal summer means about one hour per week of weeding. This year, it has been more like 4 hours per week. AAAARRRGGHHHH!!