We're now into August and getting into the peak of fruit season. The most exciting fruit for me this time of year is raspberries. While I would hesitate to pick a favourite northern fruit - raspberries would definitely be a contender. Like rhubarb, raspberries have been common in prairie gardens …
Sour Cherries: Prairie Cultivars & Ripeness
I must admit that I didn't know it was possible to grow cherries in Edmonton until I was an adult. Sure, I had seen some nanking cherries around, but these were small fruit on shrubs bushes, not full sized cherries on trees. Yes, you can have an actual cherry tree with full sized cherries in our …
What do we mean by “Cider” Anyways?
We talk about cider a lot, so it might be helpful to define what we mean by "cider". There are some disagreements and confusion about cider terminology but the most basic question is: What is cider? Our short answer: Cider is a fermented, alcoholic beverage made from apple …
