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Markets have locally-grown pecans, shelled and unshelled, white and red potatoes, collards, cabbage, broccoli, sweet potatoes, different apple varieties, kiwifruit and persimmons.

Some markets also have onions, peanuts and free-range eggs.

Now in its eighth year, the Virginia Gourd Festival will be held Nov. 7-8 at Richards Fruit Market in Middletown, Va. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Visitors can participate in gourd art classes and much more.

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“Tomaccio” cherry tomato available to U.S. market this year

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Fry up some cabbage, apples

A vegetable harvested well into the winter in most areas, cabbage packs nutrition with its vitamins as well as cancer-fighting properties.

Fried up with some diced apples and onions, cabbage makes a sweet, tasty side dish or entrée.

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Photo courtesy of Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society

By Bobbie Whitehead

 

Gardeners interested in salad or sweet dried tomatoes can try a new gourmet cherry tomato variety available this year called “Tomaccio.”

Tomaccio, bred by Hishtil, an Israeli nursery, will receive full introduction this year by C. Raker & Sons Inc., producer of grown-to-order plugs and liners in Litchfield, Michigan. The gourmet cherry tomato plants are available wholesale from Raker to independent retailers and garden centers.

Photo: Gary Fleming © VA DCR

 

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