Did you know plums may have been one of the earliest fruits that were cultivated by humans? It finds its origins in eastern Asia, dating back thousands of years; and the love of this tart, stone fruit is still going strong. In recent years, that hard stone pit in the center has been the source…
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Sustainability is Key for the Argan Tree
The fruit of the Argan tree, endemic to Southern Morocco, has enjoyed hundreds of years of locally celebrated usage, unbeknownst to much of the rest of the world. The Berbers, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, have used the fruit of this “Tree of Life” as a source of food, charcoal, firewood and building…