by Nature's Candy | May 23, 2017 | Blog, History, Holiday Ideas, Nutrition
The month of Ramadan is quickly approaching; in the United States, it will begin Friday May 26, and it will end Sunday June 25. This is the most holy month in the Islamic faith, and a time that is characterized by fasting, prayer, and reading of the Quran, as much as...
by Nature's Candy | Apr 20, 2017 | Blog, Organic Farming
Our Palmeros (the people that work the palm trees) are the lifeblood of Naked Dates: they are the people who tend the date palms, and make decisions on how and when certain work is done over the course of the season. As with any type of agriculture, timing and care...
by Nature's Candy | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog, History, Holiday Ideas
The date palm might just be the oldest fruit-bearing tree on our planet. It was certainly essential for our ancestors, who made much use of it – and not just the fruits. The fronds (leaves) were woven into baskets, mats, brooms, and ropes, the trunks of the trees were...
by Nature's Candy | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog, Organic Farming
Heading into spring, we’ve been getting ready for the date growing season by prepping the trees after their yearly dormancy. Over the past few months we went through and cut off the wicked thorns developed so that we don’t get poked, pricked, or punctured – they’re...
by Nature's Candy | Feb 28, 2017 | Blog, Nutrition
As you may or may not know, in addition to being a date farmer, I teach yoga and have been doing so for many years. Yoga is a big part of our family’s healthy lifestyle, and if I had to pinpoint the one thing that helps to keep me sane in the midst of the constant...
by Nature's Candy | Feb 15, 2017 | Blog
It’s not just a question – it’s an event! 2017 marks the inaugural What’s Growing in Yuma festival, a family-friendly agricultural festival that celebrates our region and what is, by all accounts, the longest growing season in America! With 350 days of sunshine every...
