Pods

     The bees have done their work well and many of the flowers on the alfalfa are fertilized and already developing their seeds. They do this in spiral shaped pods that grow at the base of the flowers.

     Fun, aren't they? The dried up bits at the end of the pods are the dessicated remains of the flowers. Each pod, is developing several seeds. They're quite tasty, especially to marauding pests, so they must be protected. 

     Harvest time is rapidly approaching, which means a lot of activity and a lot of good stories for me! I know I'm excited and hopefully you are too. But once again I'm getting ahead of myself. See you back here tomorrow.