Yesterday, I received a text message with a picture of these. I assumed the question would be "what are they" and I knew the answer to that right away... Cornelian Cherry Dogwood. They're not native, but are a lovely ornamental small tree, with very early yellow flowers and these bright red, olive-sized and -shaped fruits right now. I did NOT know the answer to the second question -- are they edible? Research ensued, and the answer turns out to be YES, they are... though they are a bit sour. Still, they (supposedly) make a lovely jam or preserve. As a canner with a sad inability to turn away from free local produce, I apparently have a new weekend project! |
| Elderberries starting to ripen |
These American Hazels are edible by people (with some processing) but you have to beat the squirrels to them at just the right time. Today I notices a lot of squirrel mess under the bushes... they're not the neatest eaters!
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