Why do fruit gifts continue to be so popular and so welcome? After all, if we want fruit in our Western culture, we can usually just hop in the car and head over to the nearest grocery store and get it for ourselves. Presenting friends and loved ones with fresh…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Coming into July our Heritage Ruby Red Grapefruit are as good as they get! The internal and external color is absolutely stunning and they are exceptionally sweet with enough acid to give it that wonderful balance that you expect in premium grapefruit. We look forward to what the…
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Continue ReadingNow that pandemic restrictions are finally easing, folks are taking advantage of the opportunity to get together. After more than two years of quarantining at home with immediate family, spending time with friends and loved ones is a special treat! Whether it’s a formal dinner party or a casual barbecue,…
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Continue ReadingGot a number of graduation parties to attend this summer and not sure what to take? Fruit gifts from Hale Groves are a great option! Whether you are able to attend the event in person or want to send a token with your regrets, gift baskets of fruit are always…
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Continue ReadingSummer’s here, and you know what that means – outdoor dining! After a winter stuck indoors, moving the dining table out to the porch or patio is always a treat. And you know what else is a treat? Outdoor-friendly food, from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbecue to corn on…
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Continue ReadingGreat news, fruit lovers – apricot season is almost here! Have you never had a fresh apricot? If the answer is “no,” that’s not totally surprising – most of the time, unless you can get them locally, they’re not super-flavorful. That’s because most fresh apricots are picked while they’re still…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: Heritage Valencia Oranges Update: Take a look behind the scenes of our delicious Heritage Citrus, see what is available now and enjoy our New Summer Catalog! Our Valencia groves are looking great and the external color is that perfect orange. The internal quality is good as well…
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Continue ReadingAre you looking forward to all the joys that summertime offers? It’s time to shed off those extra layers of clothing and head to the beach, lake, or pool; play outside with the kids, go for a long bike ride, and stroll around a farmers’ market! Summer provides lots of…
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Continue ReadingLooking for an unusual gift for the dad in your life this Father’s Day, or a special gift for someone else? Why not ship peaches from Hale Groves? Peaches may night be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re trying to come up with a special gift, but…
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Continue ReadingYou probably don’t think about it, much but civilization as we know it wouldn’t really be possible without fresh citrus fruit. Sure, there are a lot of other inventions that we imagine were just as important – the wheel, definitely, and fire for sure. Also, probably penicillin – but fresh…