Strange Fruit

agricultural roots. I was born in San Jose in 1947 (a third generation native), and started working on my grandfather’s ranch of apricots, prunes, and walnuts at the age of eight. Like the other younger children, I starting out picking up "ground fruit" from under the trees. I remember vividly how pleased with myself I was after the first tree, and my sense of achievement as I approached the end of the first row. Then the reality sunk in—the next row. That was certainly a lesson that would…

(Punica granatum, Punicaceae) is a fruit that is grown in Mediterranean countries and the Middle East and is often used in folk medicine. Pomegranate fruit is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and two types of polyphenolic compounds which are attributed 92% of the whole fruit antioxidant activity. It has been shown that the antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice is higher than antioxidant activity of red wine and green tea. The edible parts of the fruit of pomegranate consist of juice…

Natural Selection Bean Lab Conclusion (CER) The Black Bean is the best suited to its “habitat.” For our lab we placed 5 of each type of bean that included of the Whole green peas, Pinto beans, Cannellini beans, and Red Kidney beans into a habitat. We then rotated the habitat back and forth 10 times. This was one generation. Any beans that fell through the holes are considered dead. Any beans that stay in the habitat have survived and you multiple the current population of each bean by two.…

It had medium size brown fruit growing upon it. Although I have never tried Nispero, it did look edible. This plant originates in Southern Mexico and Central America. It is in the Sapotaceae family and only provides its fruit from May to September given it has not exceeded the cold tolerance of 26F. In my opinion I feel the Food Forest located at FGCU provides an ecological…

How to grow Sarracenia Pitcher plant from seed. In order to grow a Sarracenia pitcher plant from seed, you need to have time, and patience. Sarracenia has to be watered with rain or purified water every day or every other day. Never allow the soil to get dry, but you also never want your plant to sit in water. Too much water can make a plant mold causing it to die, or be very difficult to take care of. Sarracenia is a carnivorous plant. Therefore it likes soil with little to no nutrients. The…

The Bold Actions of Solomon Davies Warfield The word bold means, according to the dictionary, “Not hesitating or fearful of actual or possible danger.” Solomon Davies Warfield was a huge part of why Indiantown is around today. He took many bold actions towards the foundation of Indiantown. The bold actions were so great that there is a school named after him. Solomon Davies Warfield was a pioneer who took bold actions to come to this farm land and establish a town. “Martin County was founded in…

The Article Long-lived Asparagus can last decades by Dean Fosdick is a quick summary of the benefits of growing asparagus. According to the author, asparagus is a crop that can grow anywhere. It’s a hardy plant, that can produce for up to 20 years. He warns the reader, multiple times, to look for an ideal location to plant. Since they will grow for decades. Asparagus should be planted 18 inches apart and in rows five feet apart. Each crown can produce up to half a pound of edible spears. The…

Olvera St. is a ticket to the past of L.A culture. The smells, taste, and sound envelop you in the Hispanic culture. Olvera Street is a historic district in downtown Los Angeles and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles’ Historical Monument. It was officially founded in 1781 in Los Angeles and was renamed to Olvera Street in 1877. When leaving the front entrance of the Union Station, you get a glimpse of the statue of Antonio Lopez surrounded by a wall of flowers. As you walk across entering the…

and she had wanted to know the reason why these results had occurred. However, in order to properly investigate the problem, one must understand lentil seeds thoroughly. Lentil seeds are a type of legume, which is an agriculturally-grown plant, fruit, or seed in…

Five Tips for Sustainable Landscaping It’s not hard to get a little overwhelmed when it comes to being environmentally conscious. With so much competing information, rules and trends, it’s difficult to know where to start to create an environmentally sound space. Whether you’ve got an inner-city rooftop or expansive country gardens, there are some super easy tricks to put your mind at ease and create beautiful and sustainable landscaping solutions. PLANT SELECTION Plant Seasonal If you’re a…