This can be a laborious and challenging endeavor, and a dangerous one at that. Huckleberries are one of the grizzly bear's favorite foods, and they're willing to travel great distances to get them. So be aware of your surroundings when going huckleberry picking, because you may be in a bear's favorite patch. And be sure you are picking with an experienced guide, as you do run the risk of picking poisonous berries. If you live outside of the Pacific Northwest, you'll probably have a hard time finding huckleberries in your local supermarket or farmers' market.
If you do live in the Pacific Northwest, lucky you! There are entire festivals dedicated to the fruit out there. Otherwise, you can order huckleberry products from online retailers. If you do get your hands on them this summer, be sure to freeze them for year-round use! Like other berries, huckleberries are a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to strengthen your immune system and fight off diseases.
And of course, vitamin C is important for the production of collagen, helping your skin to look softer and less wrinkled. They're also high in iron, helping to prevent deficiencies that can lead to anemia. Use huckleberries like you would any other berry to make delicious muffins , pies , or cobblers.
You can even use them for savory dishes like this lemony quinoa with chickpeas and huckleberries. Some find huckleberries unpleasant when eaten raw because of their mealy texture, so it's best to cook them instead.
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When they're in season, fresh berries — from blueberries and raspberries to strawberries and blackberries — taste great and are a healthy part of a nutritious diet.
Berries aren't in season year-round, though. Luckily, most grocery stores carry a variety of frozen berries in the freezer section all throughout the year. Ask an adult friend or family member to take you on a field trip to a local grocery store where you can check out the selection of fresh berries.
Browse through the following berry-licious recipes and choose one or two to try at home. Invite a friend over to help, if you want. If necessary, make a trip to the store for any berries or other supplies you may need. Have fun and save some for your Wonder Friends! It's true! Check out 25 Super Sweet Berry Crafts for Kids online to learn about crafts that you can make with berries or inspired by berries.
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It's like going to school all over again. The humble huckleberry has a few domesticated varieties, such as "Thunderbird," but remain mostly in their wild form, growing in the shady forests of the Far West. While both huckleberries and highbush blueberries are native to North America, the evergreen huckleberry Vaccinium ovatum Pursh , also known as the California huckleberry, is found only in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Thriving in U. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8, huckleberries grow from the coast into the coastal mountains. In contrast, the highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum is native to the East Coast. A number of hybrids are available, thriving in USDA zones 5 through 10, depending on the variety. Evergreen huckleberry, as its name indicates, is an evergreen shrub. When the new leaves emerge, they're a reddish or bronze tone that changes to a dark green as the leaf matures.
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