There is something kind of adorable about hardy kiwis. It may have to do with their size- roughly a quarter of their more popular cousin the kiwifruit- or the scrappiness of their name. They may be small, but they sure are hardy. Hardy kiwis are certainly a berry to root for. Though the plant thrives in Pacific North West conditions, very little is known about its varieties and few people have even heard of it. If you ask hardy kiwi enthusiasts and growers, it’s time they entered the main-stream. Read on to learn more about this tenacious little berry.

Simultaneously crisp and soft, sweet and tart, blueberries truly have it all. Here in Washington, blueberries are usually found at local farmers markets June-September. The first successfully cultivated blueberries weren’t developed until 1916, just over 100 years ago. Read on to learn more about this relatively recent addition to agriculture!

As much as the Barraza family of Big Brother Farms has learned at the farmers markets, we, in turn, have learned a great deal from them. Their positive and caring attitudes are wonderful to spend time around, and watching this multigenerational operation grow with such joy is an inspiration. Read on to learn more about Big Brother Farms.