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Valerie and the Silver Pear

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By Benjamin Darling, illustrated by Dan Lane

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Valerie and her grandfather pick many pears from the old tree, hunting for the silver pear that her late grandmother always gave away to friends. They then take their sweet harvest and make some wonderful pies with a recipe (included!) from Grandma's cookbook. A lovely picture book that celebrates family and family traditions.
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Oranges

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By Jack Rogow

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To you, it's just an orange, juicy and sweet, but it's made a long journey and gone through many hands before coming to your table. Meet all the kinds of people who work to get that fruit to you. Beautiful pictures make this one good for story time, whether the theme is food, plants, or different cultures.
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Saving Summer in a Jar: Preserving the Fruits of the Season

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 10:22 | Virginia Johnson
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This is the time of year when delicious fruits and vegetables fill the homegrown gardens and bins at farmers' markets. An abundance of heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn and sweeter peaches make August the right time to practice the very rewarding work of preserving.

Strawberry Time

Thu, 06/11/2009 - 15:37 | Virginia Johnson
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Kids have a big advantage when it comes to picking strawberries because they grow close to the ground. With just a little know-how, you can be a berry good berry picker.

Our Apple Harvest Makes for Two Splendid Seasons

Thu, 03/26/2009 - 12:27 | Virginia Johnson
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Whether they're Galas, Granny Smiths, Yorks, Winesaps, or Ginger Golds, apples are one of Virginia's loveliest and most useful crops and were much enjoyed by the early colonists and pioneers as well as today's families. Crisp, sweet apples-- harvested in the chilly days of October, can be part of your celebrations in November and December.

An October Excursion to a Mountain Orchard

Making the Most of Strawberry Season

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 12:04 | Virginia Johnson
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First, a Little History

Originally, strawberries were wild things. Their unique flavor and sweetness led to their cultivation. At Monticello, Thomas Jefferson grew Alpine Strawberries, a European import, among other varieties and shared the seeds with his friends. The plants were hardy and delicious, but the berries were tiny. Jefferson remarked that "100 would fill half a pint." Wild strawberries grew freely in abandoned fields and woods and were gathered by Indians and colonists alike.