Ground cherries (Physalis sp.) are easy to grow with minimal pests and diseases. Although you may not recognize a ground cherry, you might be familiar with a close relative: tomatillos! Tomatillos, ...

Ground Cherries (Physalis pruinosa), aka Cape Gooseberries (Physalis peruviana), are a great, easy to grow abundant fruit that you can harvest in a single season - in the same growing season as you ...

If you love cherries, consider saving the pit for planting. While many gardeners choose to purchase young trees from nurseries, growing a cherry tree from its seed can be a rewarding experience.

I was first introduced to ground cherries a few years ago through our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). I had never seen them before. That alone was enough to prompt me to learn more about them.