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Originally uploaded by MarkFe

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Originally uploaded by MarkFe

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Rose hips are the berry-like fruits of the rose bush left behind after the bloom has died. They are typically red or orange, but may also be dark purple to black in some species. They are very rich source of Vitamin C and are free for the picking. Three average rose hips have as much Vitamin C as a medium-sized orange.

To encourage your roses to develop rose hips, don’t trim the rose blossoms and leave them to naturally fade and fall.

Rose Hips can be used fresh in making jelly, jam, pickles, juice, etc., or they can be dried or canned to be used in the winter, or served raw, shredded or halved in salads, sandwich fillings and desserts. Dried rose hips are also a favorite in teas and homemade potpourri.

* Important: Before using rose hips as a food source, make sure the plant you’re harvesting from has not been treated with pesticides or chemicals.

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Yearly, most of the mango trees in our province of Batangas, Philippines, produce an enormous harvest of mango fruits. They export these fruits to other countries. But this time, I’m just wondering why the Mango tree that is located beside our house doesn’t produce a healthy and plenty mango fruits. This photo shows an infected mangoes or attacked by common pest insects.