If you love kiwi from the grocery store, you might try growing its relative, the hardy kiwifruit, at home. Sweeter in flavor when compared to the commercial variety, the hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) can be grown in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 4 … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Jujube Fruit
Jujube fruit has only become popular in recent years, and while it sounds like an exotic, tropical fruit, it's actually been grown in Texas and other southwestern areas of the U.S. since the mid-1800s. Jujube trees (Ziziphus jujube), like pomegranates, tolerate hot, dry … [Read more...]
Types of Berries with Pictures: Where to Find
By Julie Christensen Perhaps you’ve found some wild berries near your property and you want to identify them. Or, you tasted a delicious berry in a restaurant and you’re not sure of its identity. Fortunately, the Internet offers vast listings of berries, complete with … [Read more...]
Types of Red Berries
By Julie Christensen Red berries are among the healthiest foods on the planet. High in anthocyanins, which are plant compounds that fight inflammation and cell damage, these tiny fruits are also low in calories and fat. But, don’t forget taste. Sweet, tart and flavorful, … [Read more...]
Types of Wild Berries
By Julie Christensen Robert McClosky’s classic children’s book, Blueberries for Sal, illustrates the simple pleasure of spending a day in the woods picking wild berries. Wild berries grow throughout the U.S. and, in most cases, are free for the taking. Pay attention to your … [Read more...]
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