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Temperatures plummeted today but the sun remained strong. Walked 3+ miles in one of my favorite places, Morven Park. Since moving to the East, 20 years ago now, I\u2019ve been intrigued by this odd fruit produced by the osage orange tree. Interestingly, the tree is supposedly native to a small range in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, but now it\u2019s prolific across much of the East. The fruit goes by many names, including monkey brains, which I like because it does indeed look like brains. It\u2019s a little larger than a baseball and I\u2019d hate to be standing under a tree when these things start falling. Apparently it contains latex, so it\u2019s not edible\u2014at least for humans\u2014although some animals do indulge. I recently learned the largest Osage orange tree in the country is in a neighboring town. Duly noted for a visit, maybe even tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Some other discoveries on our walk: a well picked-over deer carcass, some wild turkeys, and a chance conversation with a beekeeper who has three hives in the park. He came out to check on his babies, reporting that they were all tucked up in to a large ball, but they had made an appearance earlier in the week when temps rose to the 50s. The conversation piqued Hubby\u2019s interest because he\u2019s been trying to persuade me to let him raise bees in our yard. Our yard isn\u2019t that big and I\u2019m worried that bees might become a problem. Attempting to put my concerns to rest, Mr. Beekeeper said, \u201cThey wouldn\u2019t be a problem at all. Sounds like you have the perfect place for them, with all your gardens and flowers.\u201d This comment turned Hubby\u2019s head my way, a large grin on his face, which I could read like a book. We may be beekeepers come spring. Watch this space.<\/p>\n

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