Notes from my patio

[Medusa]

It's full of tiny little berries, each containing a seed. You eat them seed and all. The berries are packed tightly on a white membrane that's really bitter. The taste is very tart but sweet.

Part of the enjoyment for me, as a young person, was the time it took, working the little pips out of their spaces, one at a time.

 

[smiley]

I can feel loneliness coming from this thread Grandpa - if not my apologies - if yes then welcome you have many new friends!

 

[Kika]

I am re-reading this and finding the posts and pictures just sooooo relaxing! Thank you @Grampa Don for allowing us into your lovely world. Absolutely beautiful!

 

[hollydolly]

Only one pomegranate on the tree this year. If the squirrels don't get it before it's ripe I'll give it to my son. He planted the tree on his 16th birthday, 40 years ago. The tree had blossoms this Spring, but only a few set fruit. Maybe there was a lack of pollinators. The squirrels got the rest of the fruit. Somehow they have missed this one so far. Here's a photo of a good year.

Pomegranates are messy but fun to eat. The kids (me too) throw them hard on the ground to crack the outer shell, then pick them up and break them apart to reveal the ruby red berries inside. Then you pick the berries off the white membrane with your teeth, being careful not to get any of the bitter membrane. While doing this, try not to get any juice on your clothes because it stains really bad.

You can also score the shell with a knife and break the berries loose in a bowl of water if you want to be neat.

I love pomegranates..