Mississippi legislators chop pecan bill from to-do list
Critics had said it was nutty for Mississippi legislators to consider pecan harvesting bills during a year with big issues that required urgent attention — things like responding to the coronavirus pandemic or increasing teacher pay.
Pecan snackin’
Right on schedule, a windfall of pecans has blanketed my front yard. I’ve mentioned in this space before that my husband, Oop, persistently follows their daily drop every year, from one side of the tree’s wingspan to the other. I am of some sporadic help in this weeks-long effort.
Ready for pecans? Harvest time approaching for a fall favorite
It’s not uncommon at my Prairie house this time of year to look out in the front yard and see my better half on all fours with a 5-gallon bucket. No matter how many helpful harvest gadgets I buy, this is still how he prefers gathering our annual pecans.