Plant Spotlight: Seckel – Philadelphia’s Pear!
How a despised little fruit became a local treasure If you’re fond of pears, or novel fruit, you might have come across a Seckel once… Read More
How a despised little fruit became a local treasure If you’re fond of pears, or novel fruit, you might have come across a Seckel once… Read More
THE LEGACY A lot of blueberry history is steeped in South Jersey, which continues to be the blueberry highbush production capital today. In 1910, Elizabeth… Read More
It’s never the wrong time to step back and consider the multitude of common and uncommon fruits that grow almost without effort in our Mediterranean… Read More
Plant Facts Cherry Silverberry, Cherry Elaeagnus, Cibie, Longpipe Bush, Daio-Gumi…a plant of many names, but uncommonly known in North America, the prolific Goumi Berry (Elaeagnus… Read More
NOTE: Please read our full disclaimer at the end of this article before harvesting or consuming wild-harvested or foraged chicory. Having grown up in the… Read More
If you’re like me, sweet fruity condiments may leave you craving some more depth and complexity. This recipe can make a more interesting substitute for… Read More
The living fossil Ginkgo biloba tree is in the spotlight this time of year. Its display of yellow leaves is often most noticed with a… Read More
So we are here for part two of our blog visit with Pawpaw fanatic Ted Weeden in Harleysville PA, whose homestead and Pawpaw farm I… Read More
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow, is a flowering perennial plant that is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. Due to its… Read More