Harvesting of Mesquite Pods is coming soon. We had a ton of yellow flowers but now green pods are on the mesquite trees. Wait until the pods start to drop to the ground, pick from the tree when they pull easily, not the ground. Pods should taste good, or leave them on the tree. Clean leaves, stems and store them in the sun until they are snap dry.  Bake them in a low oven, 200 degrees, for one hour. Then store in a clean, food safe bucket or container with a tight fitting lid. Mesquite pod milling will be in late October or early November at Sierra Vista and Bisbee Markets. Click on the Resources tab for short and long harvesting information. See you at the markets this summer.