The Rise and Fall of Delaware’s Peachy Empire

Peaches are a stone fruit, characterized by a large, hard pit or "stone" in the center. They grow on deciduous trees that typically fruit on the previous year's wood.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 9, 1888 On this day in 1888, the fair state of Delaware adorned itself with a most becoming floral emblem. The Peach Blossom, that harbinger of spring’s sweet promise, was elected to…

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