My mother and father are gone but they both loved to go “nut picking” with their station wagon loaded with children. The outing was an adventure, a hunt and fun in the crisp fall air. The resulting memories are etched on my soul.

Editor's note: We've updated this story on our front page for 2015. Since interest in edible landscaping is on the rise, a the nut crop this year is abundant, let's see more people out there picking nuts and growing native nut trees.

Story, updated and expanded, linked here.