"To savor walnuts, you must break them open. Remember that in life, without a little bit of work, there is no pleasure." - Florian
Monday, May 17, 2010
First signs of walnuts in the orchard!
They are here! Lots of doubles and triples. You can see the female flowers at right, as compared to a penny. The swollen base of the flower is where the nut will develop. Right now, they are smaller than President Lincoln's head. It will be a while before they really look like the green walnuts that we quarter, then cook, macerate, bake or pickle.....
"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!" ~ Sitting Bull
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