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| Grapes, photo by Joyce D'Agostino |
It’s that time of the summer, when your fruit trees are loaded with fruit that is ripening. Fruit have a number of vitamins, minerals and fiber that are great for your diet, so enjoy them fresh.
But if you have more than you can eat quickly, the bulletins below will give you great tips on how to can, freeze, dehydrate or make jams or jellies from your fruit to extend your enjoyment for later use. When you properly can, freeze and dry your fruit at peak ripeness, then they will retain these beneficial nutrients for months. Jams and jellies can also make great gifts.
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| Plums, photo courtesy Joyce D'Agostino |
If you are considering adding fruit trees, berry bushes or grape vines to your landscape, the bulletins listed below have great tips to guide you on making the best choice for your climate: