Sep 8, 2020 | Garden Tips, Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
Those new to gardening are surprised at the bountiful crops berry plants produce. Local berry bushes are more consistent fruit bearers than even fruit trees and are easier to grow. Simply plant them into the ground where at least six hours of bright hot sun are...
Sep 2, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
That Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV (as I’ll refer to it) has hundreds of uses? ACV contains vitamins, minerals, acids and antioxidants. Some of these nutrients include acetic and folic acids, potassium, iron and magnesium, and polyphenols (powerful antioxidants. People...
Sep 2, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
Today, many people are becoming more health conscious and are trying to eat a healthier diet. Trouble is, there is a lot of information flying around, some correct and some not-so-much! One fact that is pretty well agreed upon is grass fed beef has a better...
Aug 8, 2020 | Garden Tips, Produce Facts
If you’ve been to a summer farmers market in California, Oregon, Washington or some other lush, temperate local, you probably witnessed an abundance of fruit. When you peruse one of our local markets in Prescott, Prescott Valley or Chino Valley, you may have noticed...
May 5, 2020 | Produce Facts
Right now is the time to enjoy fresh, local asparagus. Local farmers generally harvest asparagus shoots only between March and June, which makes them a delicacy. This short season also means that growing asparagus requires a great deal of patience. Asparagus grown...
Apr 1, 2020 | Garden Tips, Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable closely related to parsley and carrots that has been cultivated and eaten for thousands of years. Parsnips are indigenous to Eurasia; writings show that they were cultivated in both Greek and Roman times. Like...
