Kumquats
The huge 15-foot kumquat tree (technically it’s a shrub) is laden with fruits, hundreds in various stages, from ripe, almost ripe to green and even a few flowers. “Such a […]
Wihog – Mesquite Bean Pods
Since last week was all about Palo Verde beans it seems like a natural segue to talk about the other mainstay leguminous tree in our Sonoran Desert – mesquite. The […]
Palo Verde Beans
This time of year, I often catch the almost daily visits of three mule deer who crane their necks and sometimes even stand on their hind legs to enjoy a […]
Maize
On my weekly trip to Sprouts Farmers Market, I indulge myself with the same treat – a small piece of cornbread. It’s nirvana akin to fresh Jersey corn from a […]
