Gooseberries were cultivated in home gardens in the low countries of Europe from the beginning of the sixteenth century. Some people say that the origin of the name gooseberry comes from its usual...

The Golden berry, more commonly known as Cape gooseberry, Inca berry, or Peruvian groundcherry, is closely related to the tomatillo. It indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England...

Goji berries Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are an antioxidant-rich food native to southeastern Europe and Asia. They have been used for over 6,000 years in China, Tibet and India for...

Honeydew is the sweetest of all the melons. Averaging five to six pounds, honeydew melon originated in Asia and it is believed that as early as 2,400 BC, this distinct type of muskmelon was growing...

Juniper berries have been used for hundreds of years; they've been found in Egyptian tombs, and were used during the first Olympic games as they were believed to enhance stamina. Today, the deep blue...

The largest tree fruit in the world, the pre-historic looking jackfruit is believed to be indigenous to the Southwestern rain forests of India. It is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of...