Philadelphia Tribune

Caribbean Currents: Whether it's fruit or vegetable, chayote offers many benefits

The chayote, as it is called in many American supermarkets, is very popular throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. What is a chayote? A chayote (scientific name sechium edule) is a part of the ...
Philadelphia Tribune

Caribbean Currents: Tamarind is sweet and sour, in one versatile fruit

Tamarind. Just say the word tamarind and the wellsprings of my mouth start to pucker up. Memories of picking the sweet but extremely tart fruit off a low-hanging branch of a tree, as a small child, ...
Oregonian

Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...