Plant of the month – Canada Buffaloberry (Shepherdia Canadensis)
“Beary” delicious – not just for bears! This beautiful shrub is key to the survival of Grizzly and Black Bears in Southern Alberta. The ripe red berries are a sweet and fattening treat eaten before hibernation. One male Grizzly Bear can eat up to 200,000 berries in a 24-hour period. For humans, these berries have…
Read MoreShepherdia Canadensis, aka Canada Buffaloberry
A Berry with Possibilities Treat your palate to an interesting experience with these sharp tasting berries. Mashing Buffaloberries with Blackberries balance each other out beautifully and is the best berry to pair them with. Use the mixture like jam for any meal or as a dessert. The compote can also be spread on a meat…
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