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In her inaugural post on the Early Medicine blog, Elma Brenner used an iconic image of the female practitioner 'Trotula' to introduce the new digitisation of Wellcome MS. 544, a 14th-century collection of Latin medical texts. Many students of the Middle Ages now know that 'Trotula' is the title of a compendium of three texts on women's medicine composed in southern Italy in the 12th century, not a woman's name. What they may not know is how much that simple factual statement, over 20 years in the making, owes to developments in the field of gender history. Solving the mystery of the 'Trotula' – the mystery of the texts' genesis but also the mystery of authorship and the reasons for the texts' popularity all over Europe – involved untangling several elements of medieval understandings of sexuality and reproduction. Furthermore, the work entailed the examination of medieval attitudes towards gender roles.
Could a woman be a healer? Most women in medieval Europe were probably healers, in the sense they tended to the wounds and illnesses of themselves, kinfolk, and perhaps neighbours. But medicine was also a profession in the Middle Ages, a special skill for which one was paid and earned the acknowledgement of one's community. In an article in the Bulletin of the History of Medicine in 1985, the historian John Benton documented the existence of a 'medica' (the feminine form of 'medicus', healer), in the southern Italian town of Salerno, by the name of Berdefolia. She died in the mid-twelfth century or earlier. In fact, several twelfth-century medical texts from Salerno refer to the 'mulieres Salernitane', '[the] women of Salerno', as the source for certain medical practices. So when we find evidence for a female healer named Trota (or Trocta, as her name would be spelled locally), we should not be surprised.
Could a woman be an author? It was one thing to practise medicine, however; another to claim authoritative knowledge. No extant medical texts are associated with the 'mulieres Salernitane' as authors. Indeed, prior to the 15th century, we have yet to find any women credited with medical writings in medieval Europe save the German nun Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) and her older counterpart, Trota of Salerno. Why should Trota stand out among the 'mulieres Salernitane' as a medical writer? We can't really say. What we can say is that even for her, her position vis-à-vis learned male medical practitioners was marginal. Trota shows no connections to learned traditions; she doesn't cite other medical authorities. Rather, her writing is based on experience. 'For ailment X, take remedy Y', is the formula found most commonly in her general 'Practical medicine according to Trota'. Trota is distinctive compared to her male peers in another sense as well: she has direct access to her female patients' bodies.
Could a woman be an authority? We don't know who assembled the 'Trotula' ensemble, but we do know how they did it. They took a text called 'The book of women's conditions', which largely derives from a work that had recently been translated from Arabic into Latin, and a work called 'Women's cosmetics', likely composed by a male author who gathered cosmetic lore from Muslim women in Sicily and other sources. And then they fused these with a rendition of Trota's own teachings called 'On treatments for women'.
The Wellcome Library's MS. 550 contains that last text, in version 2: 'Here begins the book of Trotula on the secrets of women'. As in MS. 544, the scribe of this early 15th-century manuscript seems to understand 'Trotula' as an author's name. Her stature as an authority on women's nature was surely seen positively, as in the portrait of her from MS. 544, and in another portrait in an early 14th-century French encyclopedia. But calling her an authority on 'women's secrets' could also spin her image negatively, as when Chaucer included her in Jankyn's 'Book of wicked wives', a compendium of misogynistic lore mentioned in the 'Prologue' to the 'Wife of Bath's tale'.
Could a woman be a reader? As with Trota herself, it is likely that gender differentials in men's and women's reading abilities and habits affected the later fate of the 'Trotula' texts. All known medieval readers of the Latin 'Trotula' were men: male physicians, but also clerics and even laymen. But was that true of the many vernacular translations, too? The Wellcome Library owns several of these. The Hebrew 'Trotula' (Hebrew MS. A37, 15th century) is the earliest of all known translations of the collection of texts, having been made in southern France in the late 12th century by a Jewish convert to Christianity who, repenting his conversion, wished to make Gentiles' medical learning available to Jews. But he says nothing to suggest that he meant for women in particular to read his text. Nor do we have evidence that the French, German or Italian translations were meant for women.
Medicine had become highly professionalised by the late Middle Ages, and basic knowledge on women's illnesses was an expected part of the average (male) physician's repertoire. Although there are a few intriguing cases of texts on women's medicine being addressed to female audiences, even the existence of the textual figure 'Trotula' didn't guarantee that women would be leaders in the field of women's medicine.
Author: Professor Monica H. Green (@monicaMedHist) is a historian of medieval medicine and global health at Arizona State University. In the 1990s and early 2000s, she surveyed (using 'old-fashioned' technologies) the entire medieval corpus of texts on women's medicine, producing an edition of the 'Trotula' and (with Linne R. Mooney) an edition of the Middle English 'Sickness of women' (version 2). She is currently working on medicine in the long 12th century, and on a book on the global history of health.
Copies of the 'Trotula' texts in the Wellcome Library (those that have been digitised thus far are marked with an asterisk):
* MS. 517, Miscellanea Alchemica XII (formerly Phillipps 2946), ff. 129v–134r (s. xv ex., probably Flanders): proto-ensemble (extracts).
* MS. 544, Miscellanea Medica XVIII, pp. 65a–72b, 63a–64b, 75a–84a (s. xiv in., France): intermediate ensemble.
MS. 547, Miscellanea Medica XXI, ff. 263ra–266rb (s. xiv, France?): 'De ornatu mulierum' (version 2).
* MS. 548, Miscellanea Medica XXII, ff. 140r–145v (s. xv med., Germany or Flanders): standardised ensemble (selections).
MS. 549, Miscellanea Medica XXIII, ff. 101rb–125rb (1471, Germany): intermediate ensemble.
MS. 550, Miscellanea Medica XXIV, ff. 221r–228r (s. xv in., England): 'De curis mulierum' (version 2: excerpts, with additional material).
MS. 5650, ff. 62v–67v (s. xv, England): a Latin adaptation of the 'Tractatus de egritudinibus mulierum', with English interpolations.
French: MS. 546, Miscellanea Medica XX, ff. 46vb–49vb (s. xiv med.): a heavily abridged copy of a French translation of the 'Liber de sinthomatibus mulierum'.
German: MS. 133, ff. XXIr–52r (s. xvi, southern Germany): an incomplete copy of Johannes Hartlieb's German translation of the standardised ensemble.
Hebrew: Hebrew MS. A37 (formerly London, Jews' College, MS. Montefiore 440), ff. 60r–62v (s. xv, Spain): 'Doeg ha-Edomi''s translation of the 'Liber de sinthomatibus mulierum' (version 3).
Italian: * MS. 532, Miscellanea Medica II, ff. 64r–70v (c. 1465): a condensed rendition of selected gynaecological and obstetrical material from the 'Liber de sinthomatibus mulierum' and the 'De curis mulierum'.
Further reading:
An edition of a late version of the 'Trotula' ensemble can be found in: The 'Trotula': a medieval compendium of women's medicine, ed. and trans. Monica H. Green (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001).
Monica H. Green and Linne R. Mooney, 'The sickness of women', in Sex, aging, & death in a medieval medical compendium: Trinity College Cambridge MS R.14.52, its texts, language, and scribe, ed. M. Teresa Tavormina (2 vols. Tempe, AZ: Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 2006), vol. 2, pp. 455–568.
Monica H. Green, 'Reconstructing the oeuvre of Trota of Salerno', in La scuola medica salernitana: gli autori e i testi, ed. Danielle Jacquart and Agostino Paravicini Bagliani (Florence: SISMEL, 2007), pp. 183–233.
More information about the medieval authorial figure 'Trotula', as well as the historic healer Trota and the genesis of the 'Trotula' ensemble, can be found in: Monica H. Green, Making women's medicine masculine: the rise of male authority in pre-modern gynaecology (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008). A list of documented owners of the medieval 'Trotula' can be found in the first appendix there.
Trotula: un compendio medievale di medicina delle donne, ed. Monica H. Green, trans. Valentina Brancone (Florence: SISMEL, 2009).
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Good post! Simple explanation about medicine and position of women in Middle Ages. I'll probably look for more, as it gave me some kind of good example.
Is there an English translation available of the one manuscript found in Madrid, of "Practica Secundum Trotam"?
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Widely recognized for her talent by her peers, Beyonce has won twenty-two Grammy Awards putting her second among girls behind solely country-bluegrass legend Alison Krauss. Beyonce's sixty two nominations ar the foremost ever received by a girl. Her twenty-four MTV Video Music Awards makes her the foremost awarded creator within the event's history.
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video (2003): "Crazy In Love"
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2004): "Crazy In Love"
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- MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year (2009): "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year (2010): "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2010): "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"
- Billboard Millenium Award (2011)
- MTV Video Music Awards Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (2014)
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2015): "Drunk In Love"
- MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year (2016): "Formation"
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Pre-texture render of a carriage modeled in Autodesk Maya for the Historic Trust Providence Academy Journey Augmented Reality application.
Render of a chair modeled in Maya for the Historic Trust PAJ application, made as part of a larger, furnished 3D room, specifically Mother Joseph's personal chambers.
Another piece for the Historic Trust app for use in Mother Joseph's chambers, this bed was modeled in Maya based off of an 1890s style bed.
Animation with rigging in Maya, the purpose was to create a humorous, relatable scene centered around a non-functioning computer.
Scene modeled and animated in Maya, the purpose was to utilize sound and movement to create a build up toward a climactic conflict, only to subvert expectation at the end.


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24 Top Gay Travel Destinations for 2017 [VIDEO]
USA moved up from #42 to #36!
The annual Gay Travel Index has been unveiled by Spartacus, a gay travel specialty company, and they've rated the most inclusive versus viciously obtrusive travel destinations for the LGBT community. The brutal 14-point scoring system – including gay nightlife, customs regulations, hate crimes, HIV travel restrictions, and laws against homoism – remains in place.
Ibiza anyone?
Where did Spartacus decide are the must see spots this year?
1. Sweden
2. United Kingdom
3. Belgium
4. Netherlands
5. France
6. Canada
7. Denmark
8. Reunion
9. Iceland
10. Norway
11. Spain
12. Finland
13. Luxembourg
14. Uruguay
15. Andorra
16. Portugal
17. Ireland
18. Germany
19. French Polynesia
20. New Caledonia
21. Austria
22. Malta
23. Switzerland
24. Brazil
St. Kitts, Jamaica, and Saudi Arabia continue to score poorly on the scale and Somalia comes in last place, again.
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Nasdaq Dubai welcomes European Union's recognition of DFSA's central counterparty framework
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the announcement that the regulatory framework of Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for central counterparties has been classified as equivalent to that of the European Union.
Nasdaq Dubai is the DFSA-licensed central counterparty (CCP) for equities and derivatives trading in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Hamed Ali, Chief Executive of Nasdaq Dubai, said: "This international acknowledgement of the high calibre of DFSA's regulatory regime will encourage further cross-border investment in Nasdaq Dubai equities and equity futures. As the region's international financial exchange, we are taking steps towards increasing participation in our market by overseas clearing entities."
The classification of the DFSA's CCP framework was made by the European Commission. Its effect is to reduce the regulatory burden of participating in the market.
Nasdaq Dubai's CCP services reduce systemic trading risk for market participants, who already include a substantial international investor base.
As well as offering investment in shares of UAE and international companies, Nasdaq Dubai opened an equity futures market in September 2016 in leading UAE-listed companies.Together with its determination about the DFSA, the European Commission announced equivalence decisions for the regulatory frameworks for CCPs in a number of countries. The UAE is the only GCC nation among these.


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This position reports to the Head Swimming coach and is responsible to assist in all phases of a competitive intercollegiate Swimming and Diving program in compliance with NCAA conference, Northeast Conference (NEC), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and institutional rules and regulations.
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Assisting with all aspects of operating a collegiate program, including daily practices, recruiting, videotaping, home meet management, fund raising, student-athlete academic success, travel, compliance with all NCAA, NEC and Bryant University rules and regulations, etc.
Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and acceptance into Bryant University Graduate School program (acceptance must be received before candidate will be considered). The ideal candidate will have collegiate and/or high school experience in swimming. Computer skills (MS Office, excel) are required.
The candidate must have the ability to effectively recruit and retain quality student-athletes. The ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate student-athletes in a group or individual setting are also necessary. The candidate must actively support the mission of the university by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values. The candidate must complete the NCAA coaches recruiting exam, and travel is required.
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Vietnam highly appreciates Estonia's experience in e-government building
Friday, 2018-09-14 17:30:24
NDO – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed Estonia's experience in e-government building as a good lesson for Vietnam, while expressing his wish to cooperate with the European country in the field.
Addressing a reception for visiting Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser in Hanoi on September 14, PM Phuc highly appreciated Estonia's e-government model, stating that Vietnam welcomes Estonian experts who could support the process of building its own e-government.
The leader applauded the effective coordination between the two countries at multilateral forums, calling on Estonia to facilitate the European Union's signing of its free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam.
Bilateral trade revenues remain modest, he said, voicing his hopes that after the visit, Estonia would review and strengthen measures to accelerate two-way trade turnover and open up new avenues of cooperation between the two sides.
Estonian FM Sven Mikser said he hoped that his visit would create a new impetus for the enhancement of bilateral ties as the potential for cooperation remains huge, especially in e-government building and e-governance.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Estonian FM Sven Mikser at the meeting. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)
Such digital technology will help the Vietnamese government speed up the building of an e-government, strengthen transparency, and save on the budget, he said, affirming that Estonia is willing to share its experience in the field.
Emphasising Estonia's support of the free trade trend, the minister pledged Estonia's efforts to encourage the EU to accelerate the signing of its FTA with Vietnam, adding that Estonia will be one of the first countries to ratify the document.
Both the host and the guest agreed that all countries need to respect international law and United Nations conventions.
Regarding the East Sea issue, PM Phuc emphasised Vietnam's consistent stance of ensuring peace, stability, and maritime and aviation freedom, as well as its compliance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
* On the same day, Estonian FM Sven Mikser held talks with Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh, during which the two sides agreed to strengthen the exchange of all-level delegations; maintain political consultation and coordination between the two foreign ministries; and continue completing the legal framework to boost bilateral cooperation across all spheres, especially economics, trade, and investment.
Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh (right) and Estonian FM Sven Mikser. (Photo: VGP)
They reached consensus on creating favourable conditions for the exports activities between the two countries; expanding cooperation in the potential areas of education-training, agriculture, culture-tourism, and security-defence; and maintaining close coordination at multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting, and other multilateral forums to which Vietnam and Estonia are signatories.
The two officials also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concerns, highlighting the significance of peace, stability, security, and maritime safety and freedom.
The Estonian side affirmed support for the viewpoints of Vietnam and ASEAN in peacefully resolving disputes in the East Sea on the basis of respecting international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Estonian FM Sven Mikser emphasised that Estonia supports Vietnam's strengthening all-around cooperation with the EU, including the prompt signing and ratification of the Vietnam-EU FTA.


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After spending the summer in Southampton in which we finished renovation eight, we're back in Pego . We're spending September renovating our Spanish town house, before returing to the UK for renovation nine! We have high hopes for the cumulation of sixth month spent on renovating this derelict house. The main one being that it is finally 'liveable'.
At the end of the fifth month of working on 'Project Pego' we finally felt like we'd started to make progress. Project Pego is the most humongous project. As I put it then, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. It meant we were able to return to England with a master bedroom that actually resembled its namesake. We also had a bathroom fitted. Even if the electric and water was not connected, we could at least flush a clean toilet with a bucket of cold water. Luxury after all this time…
Read More: Project Pego Month Five
Whats the plan for month six?
This month, we're planning to have the second bedroom and ensuite completely finished. We also want hot water and electricity connected to both bedrooms and bathrooms. To enable us to do this, we will also be working on the utility rooms so that we can plumb in the boiler and water softener.
We've been back in Pego just over a week. Since them, we've spent one day relaxing at Mums pool and seven days working on the utility room. In that time, we've installed a suspended floor, completed the first fix of electric and plumbing and dry lined the utility room. The utility room looks like a totally different space. It's amazing seeing the difference flat walls can make, especially when the project has looked like a building site for so long.
In the coming week, I'm really hoping that the dry lining will be finished in the 2nd bedroom. It's really not that far off. Fingers crossed the utility room at least is filled, sanded and painted. Once we get to that stage, the boiler and water softener can be installed. That my friends will mean the house is habitable. My books are already on the bedside table. I'm waiting for the time I can flop onto my beautiful king size bed and breath a sigh of relief.
Why Moving In Will Speed Up Our Renovation?
Once we're at a stage of being able to move in, I suspect the renovation will speed up a notch. At the moment, we start renovating after far too long a lie in and a leisurely breakfast. We usually stop for a long lunch and leave around 7pm. Although mum lives close by, we waste time during the day travelling to and fro, chatting over lunch and chilling in the evenings. From our experience of doing up eight properties, living 'on site' means we work longer days – especially Darren, who plods on long after I whinge of being tired and hop onto my lap top to blog. It should mean that we knock a bit off the estimated finish date of Project Pego.
Although despite some big improvements, that finish date currently still feels like never….
READ MORE: Our Sixth Renovation Begins: A Video Tour


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Dis-ease and illness get our bodies off balance, and that impacts on our mental and emotional health.
My wife left me a while ago for someone else and our divorce will be finalized soon. I believed I had moved on, and have since met a lovely lady with whom I was very happy.
I have recently had hip surgery which temporarily put an end to my very active sports while I was on crutches.
After the surgery I broke up with my girlfriend for no reason, and tried to get my wife back (even though I knew she was already involved with another man).
Needless to say, I have since come to my senses and have my lovely girlfriend back with me. Of course the divorce is going through, so that my wife and I can both move on. I am also fully mobile again.
I am trying to understand why I caused such upheaval in my life with my actions. Did the surgery cause some state of depression that made me lose my judgment?
Parents should not make their children feel guilty about growing up. Children don't owe their parents anything for the decisions the parents make.
Children are entitled to live their own lives. Parents should not deny their children the freedom to become adults
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My mother won't let go of me and it is driving me crazy.
I am 21 years old and was not even allowed to arrange a birthday party for myself – not that it would have been a big party, because I only have one friend. My younger brother has already left home to study, but my mother refused me that opportunity. Instead she expects me to stay home and do all the cooking and cleaning. My mom seems to be afraid of so many things and wants me to take care of her all the time.
I recently got a job, and my mother makes a scene every time I leave for work, but I refuse to give up the job. At the same time she expects me to use my money to pay the household bills, even though she has her own well-paid job.
I have decided to leave home and move into a small flat. I don't know how to tell my mother this without having a confrontation, because I don't know how she will treat my younger sister when I leave home. I love my mother, but Iwant to have my own life and make my own rules. I want to go out with friends and study and travel.
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Wendy Paradis
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) has selected Wendy Paradis to serve as the organization's next President.
The 30 yr. year travel and tourism industry veteran will take on her new role on May 9th.
"Wendy is an inspired choice by our board, and one we are confident the team at ACTA and our members will enthusiastically support," said Mary Jane Hiebert, Chair of the ACTA Board.
"Wendy has an excellent variety of experiences in the travel industry which will enable her to move into her role as President quite comfortably," Hiebert told Open Jaw. "She has a knowledge of, and relationships with many groups and organizations that are aligned with ACTA's 4 pillars (Advocate, Educate, Connect and Promote) and will be able to direct the continuous movement in these areas. I believe that our members will find that she will be able to represent a vast cross-section of the industry on an equal basis."
For the past 9 years, Paradis has served as Senior Vice President of OTEC – the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation. Prior to that, she held leadership positions at companies including Eaton's Travel, Marlin Travel, Thomas Cook Group and CAA Travel.
Her career has included roles as travel agent, travel agency manager, national manager of corporate travel, regional director and vice president of travel sales and operations.
Upon accepting the position Wendy stated that she is "honoured and excited" to serve as ACTA's President. "I have deep respect for the important role travel agencies play in creating exceptional experiences for Canadian travellers, and look forward to working closely with the ACTA team, board of directors and members across the country to continue building a vibrant and successful Canadian travel agency community."
Hiebert says there will be an adjustment period as Paradis settles into her role, but the intent is for her to "meet and engage with our membership across the country as quickly as possible."


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Over the years I have spent enough money for several systems always wanting improvement both in my equipment and listening experience.
It took me a long time to realize how quickly I become disappointed after purchasing a piece of audio equipment (speakers, amps, processor) since sound quality quickly disappears once I set things up in my room. My room is ascouticlly balanced and was designed NOT to be the perfect square or rectangle for both HT and 2channel listening. Yet I have never quite experienced the same quality in sound in my home as I have in a Home and Audio B&M store.
On my recent quest for attaining the live experience, the movement of a guitarist's hand moving back and forth on the frets of a guitar, the clear sound of Diana Krall's walking her fingers up and down the keyboard I thought I would consider stepping up my speakers to a higher level. Thinking that is what I will have to do to attain a higher quality of sound.
I had spent many hours searching and listening to all kinds of speakers. I was discouraged but determined. The speakers that I was listening to and comparing with my B&W804S were IMO not worth trading in and having to spend additional funds. After more than one demonstration I sat and listened to what I have and realized the value I would receive in a trade to own a better pair of speakers was not worth it in dollars.
The search was still on.
I later became friends on another forum with a generous gentleman who decided to lend a hand an guide me to what we both agreed we wanted to hear from a recording and how he had attained his dream system. He invited me to take a listen to his partially handmade, hands on 2channel system.
It was comprised of Bob Latino's m125 mono-blocks driving a pair of Dynaudio Gemini speakers using a Grace Design m920 high resolution monitoring system. The speakers came in a kit and are not available at present. The m125's need no explanation.
From the first recording which by the way came from Tidal, the recording was very open and spatial. It much sounded like a live recording with the artist in the room center stage and I, seated in the front row. Every note played was as if the artist was there in the room and for the first time in my audio experience I found out what is meant by the WARMTH presented in listening to TUBE AMPLIFIERS, Bob Latino' M-125's were exquisite to the taste of my music palate.
The physical appeal to the M-125's were industrial. The power was INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH! The transformers were painted black and as I was told I would be able to paint them any color I would chose....FERRARI RED?...a thought. Looking at the chassis of the M-125 (16 gauge are my thoughts) I would compare its build quality to a military tank made from brushed stainless steel. Rough, tough and ready.
I have found that my 500 watt mono-blocks while having the power and giving me plenty of headroom have cheated me with presentation, sound quality and nuances that I have experience with the M-125's
Sonically the M-125's are fast and open.
IMHO when it comes to any audio products it boils down to parts, tubes or solid state. The quality of parts put into the M-125's are without reproach. Like many I have spent countless hours on AUDIOGON and Audio Mart searching and re-searching for a quality piece amplifier while having Bob Latino's masterful amplifiers right in front of my face.
I also understand the allure for such amplifiers such as McIntosh which are very well constructed and thought out in engineering design but have always thought that there are other manufactures out there that are not nearly as costly and give a better bang for the buck.
Bob's VTA M-125 tube amplifiers deliver that approach and in its first performance in MY presence delivered clarity, detail and warmth for a fraction of the cost of what McIntosh and many others deliver.
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A recipe for a crumbly, oaty peach cookie with white chocolate and walnuts, similar to peach cobbler. Easily substitute other fruits.
Source: Food Network, this time courtesy of Sunny Anderson.
Yield: About 3 dozen cookies
I bought a bag of peaches at the grocery store this week. I don't know what I was expecting, after all, it is June and peaches aren't really in season for another 2-3 months. But I love peaches. They are my favorite fruit. So I broke down and bought a 2 lb. bag. Now I don't know what to do with them.
I discovered recently, thanks to Stat Counter, that several people found my site by searching for "fruit flavored cookies" and that got me thinking that there aren't enough fruity cookies on this blog. I have a tendency to be partial to chocolate. (Can you blame me?) So I went looking for some peach cookie recipes to try. There were unfortunately very few available.
I did find this one from Sunny Anderson, host of Food Network's Cooking For Real. I really like the show, and her style of cooking. I did have some problems with the recipe, but nothing that will keep me from making it again!
- 1 stick butter, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- pinch salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¾ cup flour
- 1½ cups oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup dried peaches
- Mix butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Add dry salt, soda, and flour, and mix gently.
- Add oats, white chocolate chunks, and peaches, and mix gently.
- Drop onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 9 minutes.
- Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool.
Her recipe actually calls for 1/4 cup of light brown sugar and 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, but since I almost never have dark brown sugar in my pantry, I just used 1/2 cup of the light brown. Start by mixing together the butter and sugars, until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix. Add the dry ingredients, one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
Okay, yes, I realize the recipe calls for dried fruit, but I used fresh. The peaches were not overly ripe, and I don't think I gave me a problem at all. It would be super easy to substitute other fruits as well. The reviews of this recipe have people using apricots and apples and tart cherries, for instance, which is great. It makes the recipe very versatile.
Some of you may realize already that I rarely add nuts to my cookies, since my family won't eat them. I have a bad attitude about this, because I love nuts, especially walnuts, so sometimes I need to compromise. Today was one of those days. All that butter and oats and peaches, it's practically criminal to leave out the walnuts! So I baked up a pan-full without nuts, then added some chopped walnuts to the dough for the second pan-full.
I do think the dough turned out rather soft. I dropped spoonfuls onto my baking sheet and baked at 350 for about 9 minutes. The cookies spread very thin and were basically impossible to remove from the sheet pan in one piece. They ended up in little piles of dough on my cooling rack. So, in addition to the nuts, I also added another 1/4 cup or so of oats. I actually wish I had added more flour as well, since the second batch still had trouble holding together. I don't really mind that the recipe gave me problems, because they weren't serious enough to keep me from trying them again.
On the bright side, these are really delicious! The white chocolate goes so well with the peach flavor, and it is hard to go wrong with the butter-brown sugar-oats combination. It reminds me quite a bit of peach cobbler that way. This cookie would be great served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on a hot summer day!


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Mystical Baba Vanga's 2018 Predictions Revealed!Posted on December 24, 2017 | No CommentsA psychic who foretold the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the unlikely Brexit win in the EU Referendum has revealed what next year has in store for us. Blind mystic Baba Vanga is renowned across the world for her predictions, some of which have come true with eerily […]


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I know we're all feeling the missing hour this morning. I know I am. The bright side is that the missing hour is shedding a little more light on our dark days. One trend I am definitely feeling for the upcoming season, printed pants. I tend to go for the crazier the better, but I believe I found some for every girl who likes to have fun with prints.
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Are you facing a probation violation or facing a warrant for failing to appear in court?
Stop checking the rearview mirror, stop avoiding that pending criminal case or warrant.
When you have violated the terms of your probation, one of the best steps you can take before getting arrested is to turn yourself in. While this may not seem at first the best way to secure your rights, often your freedom becomes your most important bargaining chip. We're happy to accompany you if you decide to turn yourself in.
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We will guide you in taking proactive steps to help you reestablish credibility with the court. If your infraction was alcohol or drug related, we will help you get into a treatment program or schedule counseling.
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Not related to this bag of the month but i got a beauty sample recently that is neck tightening cream. 1st. I don't think one use will make my neck tighter than ever (which I don't think I need yet). 2nd what makes it good for the neck as opposed to other areas that need […]Read More


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Amazon's fourth-quarter earnings report topped analyst expectations as its web services business continued to explode. Shares soared 6% on the news, and are trading north of $US1,450 Friday.
The ecommerce behemoth posted earnings of $US3.75 share, beating the expected $US1.83 by a wide margin. Revenue of $US60.5 billion topped the $US59.85 billion that Wall Street was anticipating. Amazon Web Services posted sales of $US5.1 billion, up 44.6% year-over-year.
Amazon's impressive report has Wall Street analysts excited. They see AWS as a key driver of the company's future growth while there seems to be minimal concern about the tech giant's advertising and ecommerce businesses.
Here's what the analysts on Wall Street are saying:
Morgan Stanley: BULLISH
Rating: Overweight
Price Target: $US1,500
Comment: "We see AMZN's ability to invest and execute in new categories (expanding the TAM as they have been), leading to faster and more sustained gross profit growth."
Rating: Buy
Price Target: $US1,620
Comment: "We continue to reiterate our stance that Amazon is a core holding to gain exposure to secular growth trends in eCommerce (driven by geographic expansion & category expansion), cloud computing media consumption, digital advertising & AI voice assistants."
Davidson: BULLISH
Rating: Buy
Price Target: $US1,800
Comment: "Considering the outperformance in AWS and third-party unit sales, which we believe represent two of highest margin businesses, we were not surprised by the better-than-expected adj. EBITDA and EPS. Amazon faces significant succession risk. AWS accounts for a majority of its revenue growth and profits, and is facing increasing competitive pressure from Google and Microsoft."
Rating: Outperform
Price Target: $US1,600
Comment: "AMZN remains our Top Pick. We continue believe there remains a large runway for growth {in AWS}, particularly given the rate at which the company is rolling out new services and features."
Oppenheimer: BULLISH
Rating: Outperform
Price Target: $US1,650
Comment: "The company continues to gain share of global ecommerce with its deep product selection, low-cost express delivery through its Prime program, and breakthrough success of Kindle, Prime Video and Amazon Music. AMZN's Web Services segment is now the global leader in cloud computing, and has significant value."
Macquarie: BULLISH
Rating: Outperform
Price Target: $US1,750
Comment: "The growth in Prime members, sales of Echo and Fire devices, execution at Whole Foods, initiatives in private label, AWS growth, India, and more expansion of Prime benefits will all be key drivers in '18 and beyond."
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Peacekeeping and international conflicts are always important and interesting matters, and maybe now more than ever for many people. For the first time ever, UN Association of Oulu Region brings experienced peacekeepers and specialists together at Oulu university!
Come to TellUS stage, and learn something new about peacekeeping, and discuss with the people who lead local and Finnish peacekeeper organizations and have experience of several years in peacekeeping themselves! The event is free for everybody.
Opening 16:00 – 16:10
UN Official video
What is peacekeeping?
16:10 – 16:20
Major Kari Toivonen, Pori Brigade (Video greeting)
-Peacekeeper training in The Finnish Defence Forces
16:20 – 16:40 + 10min Q&A
Henry Helakorpi (Finnish Peacekeepers Association
Life after: Peacekeepers' support
16:50 – 17:00 + 10 min Q&A
Timo Heikkinen (Oulu Peacekeepers)
Peacekeeping organizations: Oulu Peacekeepers and Wounded Finnish Peacekeepers
17:10 – 17:25 + 10min Q&A
Charly Salonius-Pasternak (The Finnish Institute of International Affairs), Live through Skype
Current international security issues
17:35 – 18:00
Refreshments and free discussion
Information about the speakers:
Oulu Peacekeepers
Timo M.J Heikkinen, President of Oulu Peacekeepers R.Y and Wounded Finnish Peacekeepers Association
– As a peacekeeper twice (Lebanon 1986-1987 and Namibia 1989-1990)
Finnish Peacekeepers Association
Henry Helakorpi, boardmember of Suomen rauhanturvaajaliitto r.y (Finnish Peacekeeper Association)
– 8 Tours as a peacekeeper
Pori Brigade, Major Kari Toivonen
-Pori Brigade trains the peacekeepers in The Finnish Defence Forces.
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Charly Salonius-Pasternak
-Senior Research Fellow
What: Peacekeeping seminar
Where: Oulun Yliopisto,Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90014 Oulu. TellUS Stage
Who: Students of Oulu University, everybody interested in peacekeeping issues
Language: English
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The hardiest fruit trees are Apples, Pears, and Plums which survive Zone 3 temperatures (-30 degrees to -40 degrees Fahrenheit). In Zone 4, many varieties of berries, Plums, Persimmons, Cherries, and Apricots do very well. In Zone 5 there are more options such as Peaches, Mulberries, and Paw paws. These zones receive temperatures as low as 20 or 30 degrees below. Fortunately I can grow more types of fruit in my gardening zone 6 and 7. Zone 6 receives temperatures of 0 degrees through -10 degrees F during the Winter while Zone 7 receives temperatures of 10 degrees through 0 degrees F.
Because I have listed below Fruits I can grow for my area, you may want to investigate each fruit for your area. For example the Paw paw fruit is adapted for Zones 5-9, so if you live in Zone 3 or 4, you may not be able to grow the Tree in a permanent location, but you may be able to grow Fruit trees in a large pot. Some of you in Rental homes, apartments, or Urban situations, can grow Fruit trees in containers. Last week I posted several pictures and list a exotic Fruit trees which can grow in large pots instead of in a permanent location. Go to Grow Veggies & Fruit trees in Containers for the details.
Apples are the most common Fruit trees I see growing in my community. Because Apples are one of the most hardy fruits, I highly recommend everyone in a colder climate to grow an Apple Orchard if you cannot grow any other Fruit trees.
I did not want to focus on the most common Fruits, however. In this post I wanted to present a list of unique or uncommon Cold hardy fruit trees which can be grown from Gardening Zones 3-7:
Chinese Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba
"Jujube grows throughout most of the southern half of North America. For best crops, the tree needs a long growing season and hot and dry weather during ripening. About the only parts of the United States where jujube can't grow are in the North (USDA Zones 5 and colder) and the Gulf Coast where summer rain and humidity prevent optimum fruiting...average winter minimum temperatures between -5° F (zone 6) and -15° F (zone 5) are the likely hardiness limits, trees have survived -25° F" (NGA.) From what I have seen, the Jujube fruit looks like a small apple, then once it has dried on the tree, it simulates a Date fruit. They are absolutely sweet and crunchy.
|photo source: LA Eco-village Gardeners' weblog
Ice Cream Banana
Musa acuminata × balbisiana 'Blue Java'
Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana is a cold tolerant banana plant with texture and flavor similar to vanilla ice cream. This banana tree has beautiful large leaves and produces medium bunches of silvery blue bananas that are very delicious fresh or cooked. Mature banana tree reach 12 to 15 feet in height. The leaves are a silver-green color. The fruit peel appears blue-green in color. Many rate this banana the best tasting, which is fortunate considering it can withstand Zone 6 temperatures. Most gardeners recommend covering the entire plant in leaf material and mulch to "winterize" the plant. Even most Zone 6-7 gardeners wrap their banana tree with other protection like bubble wrap, blankets, and tarpaulin. In the photo below, a Musa basjoo banana tree is protected with straw and wire mesh to guard against cold temperatures.
source: photoshelter
photo source: Gator Ventures
Paw-Paw Tree
Asimina triloba
With huge leaves that look more at home in the jungle, the Paw Paw is actually an "Eastern U.S. native, hardy to -25° F! A forest understory tree quite happy in shade, it also tolerates full sun. The fruits, weighing up to a pound each, are rich, sweet, and custard-like, with hints of banana and vanilla. 15 to 30 feet tall. Plant at least two for pollination. Very Cold-Hardy. Rediscover this neglected American classic! Zones 4-9" (ManchesterGardenClub).
photo: eat the weeds
Hardy Chicago Fig
Ficus carica
Also known as 'Bensonhurst Purple' whose origins are from Sicily, this tree can take sub-freezing temperatures, die back to the ground in the winter, and then re-sprout in the spring and bear Fall fruit on new growth. It is quite suitable for growing in a pot or a greenhouse. "The secret to winter survival is to keep it reasonably dry and above 10°F for the stem or -25°F for the roots. Of course, a fig grown in this manner will take on a shrub-like form rather than a standard tree-form. If a tree shape is desired it would be best to pot it up and sink the container into the ground, then dig it up in late Fall and store it in a garage; 40°F would be ideal, but above 25°F is sufficient Alternatively, the tree could be taken inside and treated as a house plant" (ManchesterGardenClub).
Other varieties of Figs, such as Celeste and Brown Turkey fig trees are also cold tolerant, withstanding Zone 5 temperatures. Remember to wrap Fig trees the first few Winters with cloth and plastic and/or heavily mulching with leaves.
Cold Hardy Kiwi
Actinidia arguta
The hardy kiwifruit is native to northeastern Asia, tolerating temperatures as low as -25°F. In the eastern United States, the commercial kiwifruit grows only as far north as Maryland, and they are sensitive to late spring frosts. The small fruit is smooth skinned unlike commercial kiwis with fuzzy skin. "Purchase at least one male plant for every nine female plants to ensure pollination and fruit set. Avoid planting in frost pockets. Sites with northern exposure are good because they delay early growth in spring, which can be damaged by late frosts. Construct a trellis system or otherwise support vines...Kiwifruit will not reach maturity and flower until about their fifth year." (Cornell University).
photo: Edible Landscaping
Cudrania Tricuspidata
The Che is related to the Mulberry, but the Che fruit looks identical to the Lychee fruit, resembling a brain. The Che is Native to many parts of eastern Asia from the Shantung and Kiangson Provinces of China to the Nepalese sub-Himalayas. It became naturalized in Japan many years ago, and later was introduced into England and other parts of Europe around 1872, and in 1930 was introduced to the U.S.
"The Che requires minimal care and has a tolerance of drought and poor soils similar to that of the related mulberry. It can be grown in most parts of California and other parts of the country, withstanding temperatures of -20° F...They perform best in a warm, well-drained soil, ideally a deep loam" (California Rare Fruit Growers).
photo: SF Gate
Passion Fruit (Maypop)
Passiflora incarnata
This hardy perennial plant thrives in climates of -25 degrees F. The plant can be grown in Zones 5-11.
Ideal for containers in any climate and very easy in the garden, Maypop reaches 8 to 12 feet long. It will die back completely to the ground in winter and not reappear until late spring.The fruit appears egg-shaped and the flavor will remind you of Passionfruit, while the aroma is musky. The leaves are 5 to 6 inches wide and up to 8 inches long.
source: 40 acre Woods
source: 40 acre Woods
Ribes uva-crispa
"Indigenous to many parts of Europe and western Asia, growing naturally in alpine thickets and rocky woods in the lower country, from France eastward, well into the Himalayas and peninsular India" (Gooseberry). Gooseberries grow best in summer humid, cool regions with great winter chilling. Gooseberries are deciduous shrubs, fast growing, and reaches 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Gooseberries look like veiny Grapes, usually red or green in color.
photo: My Gardener's Table
Cydonia oblonga
"The fruit is much more common through South America, Europe and the Middle East than it is in North America. You can grow quince between zones 4 and 9, as they can tolerate freezing temperatures during the winters as long as the flowers aren't hit with a late hard frost. Quince fruit is very tart and sour even when mature..." (Backyard Gardening). Since quince have naturally shallow roots, they may survive in large containers, and may also grow like a bush rather than a tree. They take three years to begin producing fruit.
photo: Wayward Spark
Elaeagnus multiflora
Native to the Far East, this shrub reaches 4 to 6 foot tall. Self-fertile, not bothered by pests or diseases, tolerates a wide range of soils, and fixes nitrogen in the soil. Goumi plants have silvery leaves underside. They begin producing fruit in two to three years, with fragrant creamy-white flowers in May followed by tasty and aromatic red fruits. Looks like a Goji Berry fruit, but with hints of cherries, apples and black currant flavor. Grows well in USDA gardening Zones 4-9.
photo: Whitman Farms
"Red, pink and white currants belong to three European species (Ribes rubrum, R. petraeum, R. sativum). Black currants are related to European (R. nigrum) and Asian (R. ussuriense) species.
Other Related Species are the Gooseberry (Ribes grossularia, R. hirtellum), Buffalo Currant (R. aureum), Jostaberry (R. nigrum X hirtellum). Currants grow best in summer humid, cool regions with great winter chilling. They are best adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 5...Bushes grown from seed bear when two or three years old" (CRFG).
photo: Land of 10,000 Tomatoes
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberries are low, creeping shrubs or vines up to 7 ft long and 2 to 8 in in height. They "have slender, wiry stems that are not thickly woody and have small evergreen leaves. The flowers are dark pink, with very distinct reflexed petals, leaving the style and stamens fully exposed and pointing forward. They are pollinated by bees" (Cranberry). The berry is initially white, turning into a deep red when fully ripe. Has an acidic taste that can overwhelm its sweetness. Cranberries require an adequate fresh water supply, and a growing season that extends from April to November. They "grow on low-lying vines in beds layered with sand, peat, gravel and clay. These beds are commonly known as bogs or marshes and were originally created by glacial deposits...Cranberries are grown through the northern part of the United States. The major production areas are New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Other regions grow cranberries as well, to varying extent, and these include Delaware, Maine, Michigan" (CCCGA).
photo: The 3 Foragers
Sambucus canadensis
The American elderberry is a common plant that takes little effort to forage. It is not a rare plant, in fact I consider this plant to be a weed, considering I have identified them on the sides of roads, in the woods, and in yards. Elderberries grow all over North America, so you will not have problems finding/growing this plant. Elderberries fruit best when you plant at least two different varieties. They start producing the first year of transplant but will take 2 to 3 years to produce fruit from seed. When I have harvested elderberries, I found them to be sour in taste; but if that is your thing, there are several varieties of the American elderberry that are good fruit producers, like the Adams, Black beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated, and York (NGA). Some would say the Poke plant bears fruit similar to the Elderberry, as well as the plant Devil's Walking Stick.
Photo: Gardening Know How
"Morus alba, white mulberry, and M. nigra, black mulberry, are native to China. Morus rubra, red mulberry, is a North American species, ranging from the mid-Atlantic to Florida and west to Nebraska and Texas. Morus nigra is cultivated throughout Europe for its large, sweet-tart fruit. Morus alba is the hardiest, surviving –25F. and colder, though its fruit quality varies greatly.
The genus name Morus is derived from the Latin 'mora,' which means 'delay,' and refers to the late leafing habit of the mulberry...This delay ensures that its fruit buds appear well after danger of frost has passed...Mulberries are 30- to 50-foot, fast growing, long-lived deciduous trees with alternate, simple, lobed to undivided leaves. Leaves on one tree can be lobed and [un-lobed]. Though both monoecious (male and female flowers on one plant) and dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants), many trees are self-pollinating. Trees are also known to change sex. The tree flowers inconspicuously in late spring on the current season's wood and on spurs of old wood...Fruits, which ripen in midsummer, are small fleshy drupes, resembling a tightly beaded blackberry. Fruit color ranges from white to lavender to red and purplish-black. Some mulberries are seeded, though I have known over two dozen trees and never met a seed. The flavor is mild and very sweet, but M. alba is said to lack the perfect blend of sweetness and tartness of M. nigra. I have tasted only M. alba and love it. If I need the tartness for any reason, I mix in some under-ripe fruits. As I noted before, beware: The dark fruit stains badly" (MOFGA).
photo: Daley's Fruit Tree Blog
Aronia melanocarpa
This shrub can be planted in Zones 3-8., and usually grows to 3-6' tall and wide, though it can be up to 10' in width.You can plant the black chokeberry in either full sun or partial shade...Black chokeberry has dark green leaves that are 1-3" long and lanceolate or elliptical in shape. In the fall they change to reddish hues, similar looking to the Blueberry bush. "The white flowers appear during springtime and come in clusters called corymbs. The fruit produced is a small black pome that has tannins which pack pucker power" (Myers).
Photo: Permaculture News
Ribes × nidigrolaria
"Jostaberries are hybrids of black currant and the American gooseberry, R. hirtellum, produced in Germany, 1930s-50s... The bush is very tall, thorn-less, tends not to branch and requires the space of 2 currant bushes. The foliage is glossy, larger than gooseberry, lobed, scentless and resists mildew. It survives full sunlight but requires much winter chilling. The lateral buds usually shed, leaving blind branches. Purple or brownish-red fruit are borne on lax, few-berried strigs. They are the size of small gooseberry and lacking in flavor, suitable only for experimentation. Buffalo currant produces comparable fruit more abundantly in less space and is recommended instead" (CRFG).
photo: Grow your own
Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
Amelanchier alnifolia
"Native to North America from Alaska across most of western Canada and in the western and north-central United States. Historically, it was also called "pigeon berry". It grows from sea level in the north of the range, up to 2,600 m (8,530 ft) elevation in California and 3,400 m (11,200 ft) in the Rocky Mountains...Saskatoons are adaptable to most soil types with exception of poorly drained or heavy clay soils lacking organic matter. Shallow soils should be avoided, especially if the water table is high or erratic. Winter hardiness is exceptional, but frost can damage blooms as late as May. Large amounts of sunshine are needed for fruit ripening. With a sweet, nutty taste, the fruits have long been eaten by Canada's aboriginal people, fresh or dried" (Amelanchier alnifolia).
Sea Buckthorn (Seaberry)
Hippophae rhamnoides
"The plant is a thorny shrub that can survive the harshest weather conditions. As it turns out the Prairies are an ideal habitat for Sea Buckthorn...Sea Buckthorn has an extensive rooting system and a nitrogen fixation property. Seabuckthorn has been planted to rejuvenate marginal land and soil conservation" (Solberry Seabuckthorn). Sea Buckthorn is an "incredibly important natural resources in the mountainous regions of China and Russia, and the Canadian prairies. The plant will grow naturally in both sandy, and clay soils. In fact the plant will thrive in nearly any soil type, but it is extremely intolerant of shady planting sites. The shrubs themselves are also very cold-hardy. The plants can withstand winter temperatures of up to -40 degrees Celsius (-43 degress F). It is also commonly found growing at high altitudes of 4000 to 14000 feet" (Sea buckthorn insider).
Russian Pomegrante
Punica granatum
Pomegranates prefer semi-arid and mild temperate climate with cool winters/hot summers. It can grow in the sunniest part of the yard with well drained sandy soil as well as rock gravel. The plants can take considerable drought but must be irrigated for fruit production. Pomegranates develop into round bushy small trees 6 to 8 feet tall except dwarf varieties ranging from 3 to 7 feet. In warmer climates with longer growing seasons will have larger bushes (up to 15 feet tall)" (Edible Landscaping). Pomegranates are self pollinating, but it's encouraged that another pomegranate tree is present for pollination. It will take 2-3 years to start bearing fruit. The Russian Pomegranate survives USDA gardening Zones 6-10.
photo: Edible Landscaping
Lingonberry (Cowberry)
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
This shrub is native to the Arctic tundra throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Eurasia to North America. It reaches 12 to 18 inches in height. "It is extremely hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as −40 °C (−40 °F) or lower, but grows poorly where summers are hot. It prefers some shade (as from a forest canopy) and constantly moist, acidic soil. Nutrient-poor soils are tolerated but not alkaline soils" (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Because it is so cold tolerant, the berry does not produce reliably in warmer climates like Zone 9-11. "Lingonberries are self-pollinating, but cross-pollination will produce larger fruits that ripen earlier...Bumblebees are the best natural lingonberry pollinators. Plants need two to three years to begin bearing good crops" (NGA).
photo: Alaska in Pictures
The Medlar
Mespilus germanica
"Indigenous to southwest Asia and also southeastern Europe, especially the Black Sea coasts of Bulgaria and of modern Turkey. It may have been cultivated for as long as 3000 years...Requires warm summers and mild winters and prefers sunny, dry locations and slightly acidic soil. Under ideal circumstances, the deciduous plant grows up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall" (Mespilus germanica). Generally has a lifespan of 30-50 years, and is shorter and more shrub-like than tree-like.
Hawthorn berry
"Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. The name "hawthorn" was originally applied to the species native to northern Europe, especially the common hawthorn C. monogyna, and the unmodified name is often so used in Britain and Ireland. The name is now also applied to the entire genus and to the related Asian genus Rhaphiolepis...the Common Hawthorn, C. monogyna, are edible but the [flavor] has been compared to over-ripe apples...the fruits of the species Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese hawthorn) are tart, bright red, and resemble small crabapple fruits." (Crataegus).
Silver buffaloberry
Shepherdia argentea
This thorny, deciduous shrub grows up to 20 feet tall. It is native to northern and western North America. The plant grows in USDA Zone 2, so it tolerates cold winters, drought and also tolerates infertile soil.
photo: Blackfoot Native Plants
Rubus parviflorus
"Native to western and northern North America, and the Great Lakes region...Thimbleberry fruits are larger, flatter, and softer than raspberries" (Rubus parviflorus). The plant reaches up to 10 feet tall and blooms white petals. The leads grow to 10 inches long, fuzzy, deciduous maple-like shape. The plant needs Full sun to shade with moist to dry, humus rich soil. "Thimbleberries do not grow well on sandy or gravelly soils, but in the Northwest, a small percentage grow in wet soils" (Rainy side Gardeners).
photo: Health Home Gardening
This list of Fruit bushes and trees are a fraction of what is possible to grow in cold climates. As plant species continue to cross-pollinate, there will be that much more fruit to grow. Of course there are many more varieties of Berries and Currants that grow in cold climates, For example, Sourberry (Rhus trilobata), Wax Currant (ribes cereum), American silverberry (elaeagnus commutata), Creeping barberry (mahonia repen), boysenberry, huckleberry, dewberry, tayberry, youngberry, and Marionberry.
Do not limit yourself to fruit bushes and common cold hardy fruits. From GardenWeb.com, one gardener said he was growing a Papaya tree in Zone 5/6a, which he grows in a container outside during the Summer, and he brings the Papaya tree inside during the Winter next to a South facing window. I was very shocked that he even posted pictures of his Papaya harvest. Click the link for details and pictures of the Papaya growing in a cold climate: Fruiting Papaya in Zone 5/6.
Northern gardeners grow sub tropical fruits like Limes, Lemons, Mandarin oranges, as well as tropical pineapple and Mangoes in containers. When growing Fruit plants in containers, you will be able to relocate the fruit inside your home or in a greenhouse where it will be protected over winter. I have a post on Growing Fruit in Containers: Grow Veggies & Fruit trees in Containers (Limited Space & U....
If Papaya can be grown in a container or in a greenhouse, I believe Feijoa, Surinam Cherry, Pineapple Guava, Cold Hardy Avocado, Cavendish Banana, Dragon fruit, and Loquats can be grown in cold to mild climates such as Zone 4-7. Growing many of the varieties of Tropical fruit trees can be achieved through Underground Greenhouses, growing in containers indoors, compost heating/Hugelkultur methods, artificial lighting/heating.
Original post @ List of Uncommon Cold Hardy Fruit Trees (Gardening Zones 3-7)
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If anyone knows other cold hardy fruits I did not list, please list them :)
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