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Fruit

A small group of dedicated environmentalists has distributed fruit trees across Puerto Rico.

The Youth Reforesting Puerto Rico With Soursop, Papaya, and Avocado Trees

Food-filled parks are replacing what Hurricane Maria destroyed.

Anne Ewbank July 30, 2021

These small peaches once flourished widely over the Southwest.

Meet the Woman Restoring Native American Peaches to the Southwest

Searching for the precious trees has become Reagan Wytsalucy's calling.

Amiee Maxwell July 28, 2021

In the days before the harvest, the Rosso brothers measured their cherries.

Meet the Italian Brothers Who Grew the World's Biggest Cherry

The winning fruit was as large as an apricot.

Federico Formica July 15, 2021

Be sure to use fresh, ripe peaches for this magical dessert.

This Puzzling Dessert Calls for Peaches and Physics

There's a magic trick baked into Peach Puzzle.

Anne Ewbank July 1, 2021

From NW

The Olive Tree of the Acropolis

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

At farmers markets and other events, Brown displays a variety of apples to incite pomaceous conversations.

Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 'Lost' Varieties

Tom Brown's retirement hobby is a godsend for chefs, conservationists, and cider.

Eric J. Wallace June 3, 2021

Now that's a city harvest.

Tons of Delicious Fruit in Los Angeles Is Going Uneaten

A story of immigrant populations, gentrification, and the free loquat bonanza.

Dan Nosowitz May 26, 2021

Apple blossoms peeking out of the ice.

Why Italian Apple Farmers Are Coating Their Orchards in Ice

Freezing the trees, blossoms and all, may be the only way to save the crop.

Vittoria Traverso April 27, 2021

This fruit-filled sandwich hides a pretty flower inside.

Sweeten Your Springtime With Japan’s Fruit Sandwiches

These treats have a surprisingly long history.

Grace Kwan April 20, 2021

Could banana groves help with California's fire woes?

Can 'Banana Buffers' Save California From Wildfires?

A computer scientist makes a case for cocooning communities in banana groves.

Anne Ewbank April 12, 2021

'Oma maa mansikka'

Helsinki, Finland

'Oma maa mansikka'

This ten-ton fruit sculpture celebrates the Finland homeland.

Say hello to the sour orange pie.

Before Key Lime Pie, Florida Loved This Sweet-Tart Treat

Bake the state's nearly forgotten sour orange pie.

Anne Ewbank April 7, 2021

Khan during a previous year's mango harvest.

How India's 'Mango Man' Grew a Tree With 300 Flavors

Kalimullah Khan was inspired by a crossbred rose bush.

Kalpana Sunder April 6, 2021

Sabsina, 11, holds a bowl of grapes that were placed inside months earlier.

The Ancient Method That Keeps Afghanistan's Grapes Fresh All Winter

Kangina is simple but effective.

Stefanie Glinski March 25, 2021

Fabulous Fruit Trees and Where To Find Them

These charming groves offer a taste of edible history.

Anne Ewbank February 11, 2021

Sunnyvale, California

Orchard Heritage Park

800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.

Freshlist's Seasonal Produce Clock

Charlotte, North Carolina

Freshlist's Seasonal Produce Clock

A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.

Spomenik Šljivi

A Serbian monument to plums.