If you'd love to grow some currants in your garden, you've come to the right place. Currants have long been grown in the United States. The colonists used them for jams, pies and preserves and the traditions carry through to this very day. If you want to grow currants at home, here are some helpful tips.
When we think about berry cobbler, most of us consider it to be baked. But what about slow cooker berry cobbler? What about the kind you put in the crock pot? Sound intriguing? Here's a recipe your family will love...
When I talk about berries, I'm usually talking about the kind you can eat, jar, cook and can with. I would be remiss if I didn't say that some berries are useful even though they may not be edible. In fact, there are many winter berries that can't be eaten, but can sure make a dead winter garden come to life. Here are just a few examples.
As the autumn chill hits the air, it does not necessarily mean the end of delicious berry treats thanks to these cranberry recipes. Try them both this week to see which is your favorite!
Most berry plants are heralded as being relatively hardy and easy to grow for amateur gardeners, but those of us who have been berry growing for any period of time know that certain berry harvests are not as plentiful as they should be. If your berry plants aren't producing what they should, take some time to troubleshoot the possible causes of the reduced yield so that you can improve your crop the following season. Here are some common berry growing problems, and tips for overcoming them.
So many diets focus on what you shouldn't eat that it can quickly become discouraging. Luckily, berries are something that you SHOULD eat, as part of both a healthy maintenance diet and a successful weight-loss diet!
Think fresh berries end in the summer? Those of you who know me (and those who read this blog) know that I'm dead-set on proving a well-planned garden will produce fresh berries long past the height of summer and well into the fall. Here are some plants you might want to consider adding to your garden if you want berry harvests well into the fall.
]]>Fresh berries may signify the beginning of summer, but a lack thereof need not signify the end of berries in Autumn. With varieties of berry plants that are bred to bear crops in the fall, you can continue to enjoy fresh berries well past the end of summer
The acai berry is the fruit of the acai palm, which grows in Central and South America. Although reminiscent of grapes, they provide a source of potent antioxidants and have caught the attention of health food experts around the world. They are touted as a valuable nutritional supplement, spurring their reach into the American health food market.
There are few smells as nostalgic as that of blueberry muffins fresh from the oven. They are a perennial favorite, great for breakfast or midday snacks, and loved by all, young and old. The trick is finding a recipe that really brings out the best in this favorite snack. Here's one your whole family will love.
]]>The simple mention of strawberry shortcake conjures up images of childhood -- summer visits to grandma's house, swimming, and catching fireflies. Few desserts elicit such a familiar response, ensuring that it is a perpetual favorite among both the young and the old. Here's a strawberry shortcake recipe worthy of such fondness.
Making desserts with berries is a classic and delicious summer pastime. Berries are sweet and add flavor and vibrant color to cakes, pies, and as toppings or preserves. Best of all, quick and impressive dishes can be whipped up with relative ease, giving the impression that you put a lot of effort into creating a masterpiece, when you just whipped it up shortly before the meal (or before company arrived!).
The prevalence of fresh, ripe berries is a sure sign that summer is here -- and while it may be easy enough to pick up a quart of strawberries, blueberries or raspberries at your local grocery store, it is much more enjoyable and satisfying to grow and harvest berries yourself.
you know that cranberry juice you bought for urinary tract health? Or that blueberry juice you bought for its powerful antioxidant properties? What if I told you that they have little to no health benefit - and may actually rot your teeth before they had any hope at all of preventing or aiding health issues? In many cases, it's true. Juice isn't juice at all. How do you know when you're paying for healthy juice or colored sugar water? Here's some things to consider...
]]>If you have your own garden where you want to grow organic berries you may need a few pointers regarding how to grow the best berries possible. The cultivation of berries is an art and not simply planting a seed in some soil and watering. These tips can help you master the art.