Mesquite Video Resource Library
This is your Mesquite Video Library—a dedicated space to learn everything you need to safely and successfully enjoy mesquite. Here, you’ll find a growing library of videos covering tree identification, harvest timing, best practices, and milling prep. Whether you're joining a walkabout, attending a class, or preparing for a milling event, this page is your go-to resource. Check out the videos below.
Mesquite: Harvest it, Mill it, Eat it!
with Peggy Sue Sorensen and Mike Clow
This is the class we held in May 2021. Peggy & Mike discuss several elements of proper harvesting, preparing for milling, and some tasty examples of how to add mesquite to your menu.
Mesquite Pod Harvest & Processing
with Peggy Sue Sorensen
A class from June 2020 during the Urban Farm’s Victory Garden Challenge, Peggy Sue of The Desert Kitchen, teaches us key elements on harvesting and processing your mesquite pods!
How to Store Mesquite Pods
with Greg Peterson, Don Titmus, Peggy Sue Sorensen and Brad Lancaster.
This is the class in June 2020 while we delayed the Mesquite Pod Milling Event. We discuss several elements around the topic of storing mesquite pods until the next milling event.
ReWilding, ReEnlivening, & ReHydrating
with Brad Lancaster
A June 2019 class during our Mesquite Education Program. Famous for his Water Harvesting teachings, Brad has been harvesting mesquite pods for decades as well as helping others through the DesertHarvesters.org in Tucson.