Calcium and oxalate in the diet play a part but are not the only factors that affect the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Dietary oxalate is an organic molecule found in many vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Calcium from bone may also play a role in kidney stone formation.
Apple Harvest and Seasonality Harvest of Washington apples begins each year in August and continues until early November. Washingtonâs annual harvest yields more than 100 million boxes of apples, each weighing about 40 pounds. Each and every Washington Apple is picked by hand.
The 54th Annual Apple Blossom Festival in Williamson, N.Y. is held this year May 16-19. Williamson is located in Wayne County, twenty-five miles east of Rochester. This yearâs theme is âApple Blossom Wide World of Sports.â The village of Williamson will be filled with dozens of food vendors, live bands, carnival rides and more. There will even be a coronation of the festival king and queen. Many western New York crafters will also be on hand sharing and selling their wares.