Currants

Image by Zbynek Pospisil Currants are tiny berries in the genus Ribes. There are both red and black currants, and the sweet fruits are commonly used in baked goods or preserves as well as dried for many uses.…

Image by ilietus Black currant (Ribes nigrum), sometimes known as blackcurrant, is a woody shrub native to Europe and Asia. Although this currant plant is grown for its small black berries, it is also highly…

Image by Ulrike Leone Ornamental as well as practical, currants are an excellent choice for home gardens in northern states. High in nutrition and low in fat, it’s no wonder currants are more popular than…

Image by saga1966 If you’re looking for a low-maintenance hedge plant, try growing alpinum currants. What is an alpine currant? Read on to find out how to grow alpine currants and pertinent alpine currant…