Pecan fed chickens!
Our pecan trees are quite old, ne person who grows trees farther south, suggested his surprise at the ancient trees which still provide some great pecans. I've already made some pecan pie maple syrup and will find other taste treats to share with friends and family and to sell at the Farmers' Market in the coming months. I am thankful to the family who would have lived on this farm in the past and watered and cared for these giants. As they give up their gold for the season, I know that there is still much activity going on underground. The roots are preparing to send up moisture in the coming weeks and to send nutrients to prepare for the coming year's growth. The circle seems to have started anew.
We are officially turning the pecan fields over to the birds and javalina today. We opened the fields to our TBA friends yesterday. We had some takers, though with snow sticking on the shaded ground for about 3 days now, it is safe to say the morning was cold. We were glad to be able to open to these foragers who will be able to supplement their meals with some healthy pecans. Part of the locavore concept I'll be pushing on people through this year. Using what we can find and grow in this canyon and our local region will help us strengthen the ties to the farm and to our local community.
Pecan picking - free
Heat and massage for my sore back - free
Lotion for my rough chapped hands-$3
Pecans for the chickens and Molli at dusk each day when we put the Chickens away-priceless!
Our pecan trees are quite old, ne person who grows trees farther south, suggested his surprise at the ancient trees which still provide some great pecans. I've already made some pecan pie maple syrup and will find other taste treats to share with friends and family and to sell at the Farmers' Market in the coming months. I am thankful to the family who would have lived on this farm in the past and watered and cared for these giants. As they give up their gold for the season, I know that there is still much activity going on underground. The roots are preparing to send up moisture in the coming weeks and to send nutrients to prepare for the coming year's growth. The circle seems to have started anew.
We'll take time this week to water the fields, but to also sit back and enjoy some of these treats. Let's hope for another good year of pecans.
Nutrition in a Nutshell
Health Benefits of Pecans
Pecans – the only native American tree nut – have been a tasty favorite for centuries. The first known cultivated pecan tree plantings are thought to have taken place in the late 1600s or early 1700s in northern Mexico, whereas the first U.S. plantings took place in Long Island, NY in 1772. By the 1800s, pecans were at the heart of a full-fledged North American industry. Pecans have a rich history that goes back hundreds of years, but recent history is redefining how people think about those delicious little tree nuts. Research conducted over the past decade has confirmed that pecans can be a healthy addition to your diet. Below are summaries of landmark research studies confirming the health benefits associated with eating a diet rich in pecans.
Health Benefits of Pecans
Pecans – the only native American tree nut – have been a tasty favorite for centuries. The first known cultivated pecan tree plantings are thought to have taken place in the late 1600s or early 1700s in northern Mexico, whereas the first U.S. plantings took place in Long Island, NY in 1772. By the 1800s, pecans were at the heart of a full-fledged North American industry. Pecans have a rich history that goes back hundreds of years, but recent history is redefining how people think about those delicious little tree nuts. Research conducted over the past decade has confirmed that pecans can be a healthy addition to your diet. Below are summaries of landmark research studies confirming the health benefits associated with eating a diet rich in pecans.
New research, published in the August 2006 issue of Nutrition Research, shows that adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may help inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, thus helping prevent coronary heart disease. The researchers suggest that this positive effect was in part due to the pecans’ significant content of vitamin E – a natural antioxidant. Pecans contain different forms of vitamin E, which protects blood lipids from oxidation. Oxidation of lipids in the body - a process akin to rusting – is detrimental to health. When the "bad" (LDL) cholesterol becomes oxidized, it is more likely to build up and result in clogged arteries.
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