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Moro Blood Orange

Moro Blood Orange is a variety of orange with crimson, blood-colored flesh. It is easy to peel, medium-size, and is usually seedless. By the time the fruit matures, the flesh is deep red. The name 'Blood' derives from its red blotches on the fruit's skin and its reddish flesh and juice coloring...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 10-19-2009
Good News about Blueberries!

Did you know that blueberries are the most widely grown fruit crop in the United States? Some of the reasons: -They have fewer pest problems than most of the other fruit plants. -As a member of the rhododendron family, this fruit requires an acidic soil and has a low nitrogen requirement. -Blueberries...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-07-2009
Growing Edibles In Containers

The folks that have a limited garden space or no space at all can still grow vegetables , berries , herbs and other greens on their balconies or patios in containers. Most vegetable crops will produce fresh nutritious vegetables in containers as small as 12 - 14 inches deep. Containers need drainage...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-01-2009
This Royal Raspberry Could Feed A Royal Family

The Royalty Raspberry Rubus 'Royalty' is known for its large fruit size. The Royalty is a cross between a vigorous purple and a high quality red raspberry. Its berries have the light flavor of a red raspberry if picked while still in the red stage. They begin ripening in mid-July and are hardy...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-26-2009
LaCrescent Grapes Great For Desserts And White Wine

The LaCrescent Grape Vitis 'LaCrescent' is known for making excellent white wine and is its primary use. However, it is also delicious in desserts. This dark purple grape has high acidity which gives it good structure. It grows in medium sized clusters. It is extremely winter-hardy and has low...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-23-2009
A Deliciously Sweet Red Raspberry!

Raspberry Souris Rubus idaeus 'Souris' is not sour as its name might seem to imply. In fact, it is a very sweet red raspberry. Souris is slightly sweeter than a Boyne raspberry . These berries are wonderful eaten fresh and in desserts, salads and drizzled over cakes and ice cream as well as mixed...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-22-2009
Patriot Blueberries Will Perform Like A Patriot

The Patriot Blueberry Vaccinium 'Patriot' will produce a large dark blue berry that is extremely flavorful. It is possible to get 10 to 20 pounds of berries from just one bush! Just think of all the healthy ways you can use blueberries . They are awesome in jams, pies, fresh, salads, smoothies...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-20-2009
Latham Raspberries Give You Large Crops

The Latham Raspberry 'Rubus 'Latham' is a wonderful early-bearing red raspberry that will start ripening in July and continues over a long period of time. Latham raspberries are popular for their large crops and juicy red berries. The berries are tasty on their own, in jams, pies, smoothies...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-19-2009
Brianna White Grape Grows In Large Clusters

If you are looking for a delicious white grape the Brianna Grape Vitis 'Brianna' is the one for you. The grapes are actually a greenish gold color when they are ripe and they will grow in large clusters on the vine. They are often used for wine making as well as great eaten fresh. The Brianna...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2009
Mars Grapes Versatile And Fast Growing

You won't have to fly to Mars to get this delicious and seedless blue grape. The Mars Grape 'Vitis Mars' is an average sized grape that grows in full clusters. It is a vigorous grower and can even grow its first fruits early. It has a good resistance to diseases like powdery mildew and black...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2009

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