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Watermelon
FACTS: Watermelons are juicy and refreshing fruit. They have an extremely high water content, which gives the flesh a juicy and thirst-crunching texture while still also subtly crunchy. The flesh can be sliced, cubed or scooped into balls. Watermelons can make a wonderful addition to a fruit salad.
Swiss Chard
SWISS CHARD – A leafy green vegetable often used in Mediterranean cooking. The leafy blade can be green or reddish in color; the leaf stalks vary in color usually red, white, yellow and orange. Chard has highly nutritious leaves and is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables available, which makes it one of […]
Apples & Fruit Trees
Dwarf Fruit Trees – Apples, Pears and Sour Cherries. Varieties include Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, Mutsu (Crispin) and Imperial Gala Apples, Clapp’s Favourite Pear and Montmorency Sour Cherry.
Squash
FACTS – Winter Squashes have a hard, thick skin and seeds. The flesh is firmer and requires longer cooking time. They can be prepared by baking, steaming or simmering, but first remove the seeds. Varieties available are Butternut, Pepper/Acorn and Turban Red Squash. They are a breeze to cook with and lend their creamy sweetness […]
Mixed Gourds
FACTS – Gourds can come in all weird looking and oddly shaped forms of green, yellow, orange & brown. Some may even have some ugly warts on them. Some people purchase them in the fall and arrange them into a bowl as an autumn center piece or even used in a fall display. A basic […]
Corn Stalks
FACTS – Cornstalks happen to be one of the most popular arrangements out there at the moment. Take a bunch of corn stalks, tie them together and place them on either side of your front door entrance. Pair them with pumpkins and other decorations. Dried corn stalks or leaves can also be used in planters […]
Pumpkins
FACTS – Pumpkins are usually orange, but can sometimes be yellow, white, green or even red. They have a thick shell which contains pulp and seeds. Pumpkins can be prepared by baking, roasting, steaming or boiling. Pumpkin soup and roasted pumpkin seeds are very popular dishes. They can also be used in pies which make […]
Beans : Yellow Wax and Green
BEANS – A good source of nutrition. Raw Bean Sprouts or Cooked Beans provide protein, vitamins and fiber. Beans can slow the signs of aging. Beans reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Beans are good for your digestion.
Potatoes : Six Varieties
FACTS: Potatoes whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfort food. The skin of potatoes is generally brown, red or yellow, and may be smooth or rough, while the flesh is yellow or white. There are also other varieties available that feature purple-grey skin and a beautiful deep violet flesh. Potatoes have […]
