When most people think of crabapples, they think of small, inedible* fruit. The trees they grow on are often beautiful (even ornamental), and they are excellent pollinators, but traditionally, crabapples aren’t eaten fresh. They are more likely to be used to make jellies and jams, or, in the focus on today’s blog post, pickled crabapples. [read more]
When you begin noticing the large yellow shuttles of children in the morning hours of your commute, you know it’s that time of year again: the end of [read more]
[Guest blog post by Debra Hempe of Smart Cooking.]
I was raised in Manhattan and when I hear the words Cream puff, éclair or cannoli mentioned, I know exactly what I am [read more]
Persimmon fruit trees are great additions to your backyard garden, and the fruit makes a delicious, healthy snack for the whole family. I love growing fruit trees in my yard, and the persimmon tree is both attractive and easy to maintain in my climate. In fact, the American Persimmon (like Prok and Yates) is [read more]
Pear trees are a great choice to grow in your garden. Closely related to apples, pears grow well in cool temperate climates, making them perfect for North American growers. They can tolerate cold winters and will bloom little white, five-petaled flowers every spring. Pear trees produce fruit from August until October, and the fruit comes in shades of green, yellow, red, and brown. Pears thrive [read more]
“What are pawpaws,” you ask? Also known as the American Custard Apple, or Indiana Banana, pawpaws (Asimina triloba) are the largest edible fruit native to North America. This fruit was widely eaten and enjoyed by [read more]
I realize fall began on September 22nd this year, but for some reason October feels more “officially” like autumn. Maybe it’s because most of September is actually still summer! Whatever the reason, the temps [read more]
Ahhhh, the last day of summer.
It’s a swealtering one here, too, peaking at 92 degrees this afternoon! Here’s to hoping for some deliciously sweet, cool fall weather soon. 
Speaking of deliciously sweet, we have the privilege of sharing an amazing peach recipe with you from the kitchen of Ms. Debra Hempe! Debbi has grown with [read more]
