Prickly pears, classified as Opuntia, are well-suited to dry and arid yards. Found growing across much of the southwestern ...

sweet fruit with a fibrous centre. They are rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, cholesterol and calories. They are delicious fruits that can be grown in a wide range of soils especially cold ...

Tetsuya Hashimoto’s pear orchard, Hashimoto Nashien, has grown the Niitaka variety for decades. Popular as gifts because of their sweetness and large size, Niitaka pears are picked in September ...