"So then neither the one who plants or the one who waters is anything, but God who makes things grow" 1 Corinthians 3:7

It's time! Though some are too small, some are just right. We started harvesting yesterday and will ship early Wednesday morning. We're chasing our tails trying to fill orders. Always too much to do and with the harvest window open and shut so quickly- the pressure is on. We will "stock" the Local Harvest store with as many 5 pound boxes as possible. Those who have contacted me via email prior to today will have priority, and delivery will be close to June 24, the feast day of Saint John the Baptist!

The trees don't readily "let go" of these immature walnuts- what good mothers they are! It takes a strong hand and a quick turn to take them away from the branch. A harvest walk in the orchard is especially nice with company. Aunt Teresa Klare walked and picked with me this morning. What a lovely way to work- we solved lots of problems while we hunted for the low branches bearing our little green walnuts and chatted. Time passed quickly.

Originally, we expected a good crop but it appears the late rain did interfere with pollination. As we gaze upward, there are few nuts to be seen... We're grateful for what we are able to harvest and wonder what everyone is making. They are traveling all over the United States, north to Washington, east to NY, south to Texas.....