Gardeing Question of the Week: What are Rose Hips
I’m always delighted when I’m with someone who stumbles on rose hips for the first time. I suppose we do not see them very often because we have become obsessed with deadheading and repeat blooming.
The orange-red berries are a startling discovery. Many people do not realize how closely related roses and apples are until they see what look like crab apple clusters hanging from their rose bushes. I’ve even seen them mistaken for cherry tomatoes. Thank goodness tomatoes do not have thorns.
Rose hips aren’t just lovely to behold, they taste pretty darn good too. And they are surprisingly simple to use in everything from tea to soup to dessert. If you are reading this thinking, What are rose hips?, I’ll tell you… And if you find some in your garden, here is a quick recipe to whip up your own rose hip tea. (Grand Marnier optional.)
Photo: Marie Iannotti
More source:
Gather rose hips for health by Gail Butler Issue #95How to Pick Rose Hips for Tea | Garden Guides
What are Rose Hips? - Gardening - About.com
How is a tincture of rose hip prepared
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