Japanese Knotweed: Edible, Medicinal, Invasive!
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica, Fallopia japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum) was originally introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant in the late 1800s and… Read More
Category Archives: Canning
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Trifoliate Orange
TRIFOLIATE ORANGE FACTS Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata), also known as the “hardy orange” or “flying dragon,” is the most cold hardy of all citrus. It… Read More
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Persimmon (Diospyros)
PERSIMMON TREE FACTS Asian Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is native to China, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Korea and Japan have also been centers… Read More
Getting Creative with Fall Foraging: Crabapples and Gingko Nuts and Leaves
If you’ve walked around the streets of Philadelphia in the fall, you’ve likely seen the gorgeous foliage and decor of crabapple and gingko trees. Although… Read More
Orchard-themed Holiday Gift Idea: Easy Apple Pie Filling
Post prepared by POP Education Committee Member, Karen Stark, GMO Free PA. I love apple season–the sight of reddening fruit hanging heavy from trees as the… Read More
Preservation: Canning Safety and Summer Recipes
Whether you’re making jams, jellies, preserves, conserves, fruit butters, shrubs, sauces or something else – canning is a great way to preserve the abundance of… Read More
Fall Canning Recipes
Jams, jellies, preserves, conserves, fruit butters, sauces and more! Canning is another great way to preserve fruit to enjoy throughout the year. . . Intro… Read More