Their season is short, but Honeybells are well worth the wait. We’re betting you’ve never tasted a citrus fruit so incredibly refreshing as this juicy tangerine/grapefruit cross…named for the honey-sweetness of its juice and bell shape, the easy-to-peel, hard-to-find Honeybell is a citrus sensation that’s sweeping the nation! But Honeybells…
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Continue ReadingDecember isn’t the year’s only popular gift-giving season…late winter and spring are also full of official opportunities for showing friends, co-workers and loved ones how much you care about them, from your significant other to your mom. And that’s without including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, showers and special events like Teacher…
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Continue ReadingHave you heard? Honeybells are here! In case you aren’t aware, this really is a cause for celebration. Developed in the warm and sunny climate and rich soil of Florida’s Indian River region, Honeybells are a hybrid orange with a unique bell shape and a sparkling flavor that’s just the…
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Continue ReadingOne good thing about winter – with it comes winter citrus. And no citrus is quite so special as the hard-to-find Honeybell. Have you never tasted this extraordinary citrus fruit? If you’re yet to be initiated, you’re in for a treat – one that’s sure to turn you into a…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve got some exciting news to share in our latest grove update about our new Gold Nugget Tangerines! Straight from the grove, we’re seeing some fantastic quality shining through. Picture-perfect and evenly colored, these little nuggets of sunshine are bursting with flavor! Inside, you’ll find juicy, vibrant orange flesh that’s…
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Continue ReadingAre you having trouble coming up with a gift to give that special someone? Fruit gifts are sure to be a welcome surprise for almost every gift recipient, and Honeybells are a “honey” of a gift if ever there was one! Why Fruit Fits Just About Any Occasion Question: what’s…
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Continue ReadingYou probably already know that the American Heart Association recommends four to five servings of fruit daily. That can seem like a lot, and you may be struggling with just how to eat more fresh fruit each day. Our recommendation is to think outside the box – that is, the…
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Continue ReadingWhat gifts pop into your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Roses? Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Love “coupon books” containing stuff like “free hugs”? Better be careful…a recent survey found that over one in five Americans seriously consider ditching their partners for giving them a “cliché” gift like flowers…
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Continue ReadingWhen it comes to healthy Valentine’s Day gifts, Honeybells are a perfect choice! Truly, Honeybell gifts are a wonderful alternative to the usual chocolates, wine, and bouquets of flowers your recipients may have come to expect. Surprise your Valentine with one of the following tried-and-true, top-rated gifts from Hale Groves:…
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Continue ReadingTemple Oranges: With favorable weather, we’re really encouraged by the progress of our temple crop. Our testing shows exceptionally high brix at 13, meaning they are sampling deliciously sweet this year. We are beginning to see color breaking, and expect the recent cooler weather to help deliver Temple’s famously deep orange…