i am looking for whole nuts (pecans, brazil,walnuts, ect) to display for the fall. specifically in bethesda/rockville/gaithersburg area-no luck at trader joe's, whole foods or giant. any takers?

I have seen bins of them at Magruders in the past.

Shelled, or unshelled?

Welcome aboard!
Try Asian grocers. They carry whole walnuts.
Lotte Plaza, 11790 Parklawn Plaza, Rockville, MD 301.881.3355
Grand Mart, 221 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg, MD 301.527.6980

I have a lawn full of acorns that you're welcome to.

Perhaps it's rather early in the year for whole nuts. I think this is a seasonal item. Just about any grocer will have them later in the year, in bins in the produce section.

You should be able to find them at the Bethesda Co-op in the bins at the back of the store.
6500 Seven Locks Rd, (301)320-2530

thanks everyone-found whole walnuts at the grandmart in g-burg. i appreciate the help!