I get many queries about growing so-called “superfoods.” There is no scientific definition of what makes a food a “superfood,” but if the idea that a fruit or vegetable has so many health benefits ...
A: Goji berry, also known as wolf berry, is the latest miracle food craze. If ads are to be believed, among its many benefits are cancer prevention, healthier heart and arteries, and treatment for ...
Gogi berries (Lycium barbarum) are the latest super fruits. They’re high in antioxidants and nutrients, and several cultures dry the berries and use them for medicinal purposes as well. They are said ...
Michelle Wong tried to hold back the tears after learning that her landlady had ripped out the goji berry planted in the backyard of her apartment in Koreatown. The shrub was head-high and starting to ...
People think more about eating food that is good for their health than actually eating healthy food. This mental preoccupation with healthy food leaves us vulnerable to food fads that promise improved ...
The Rowan County Cooperative Extension plant sale will be going on until Friday, Feb. 28. This year, the sale has new plants available for purchase, including goji berries. Goji is a sprawling shrub ...
The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through. Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite ...
On first glance, dried goji berries look like nothing more remarkable than slightly oversized red raisins. But these nutrient-dense berries, which taste like a cross between cranberry, cherry, and ...