I knew what Clementines are but I don't think they grow here, because I work at several farmers' markets and haven't seen them. Then maybe I wasn't looking for them, as fall is my season for Asian apple pears and persimmons. I eat several lbs. of persimmons every week while they're in season! Love them! [Cool]

A few years back I collected wild gourds in the hills, dried them and then tried to drill them. They are HARD and it took hours to drill. The inmspiration was to make non-holiday-specific hanging decorated ornaments. By the time I finished drilling I had lost my steam and the gourds are still in a box. Too much work. I think I'll stick to jewelry.