Okra has a very unique flavor that you either love or hate. The flavor resembles green beans, celery, peas or even eggplant. Okra could also be described as having a flavor similar to broccoli. Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the […]
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Arkansas is rich with foods to forage (especially mushrooms!) but nothing is more special than the wild berries in Arkansas. Since Arkansas has a subtropical climate, we boast hot summers and mild winters. This kind of weather ensures plenty of wild berries to enjoy while you sweat out the summer. There are 8 types of
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No, crocodiles do not live in Arkansas. The northern limit of the American crocodile is South Florida. There are many dangerous animals in Arkansas including black bears, alligators, and venomous snakes but, thankfully, we can’t add “Arkansas crocodiles” to that list. Why Doesn’t Arkansas Have Crocodiles? American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) prefer a habitat of coastal
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Pine trees are very interesting. They are strong, fast growing, and extremely useful. Surprisingly, some species of pine trees can live for thousands of years while some pine tree lifespans are quite short. Somehow, on our entire 5 acres here in Arkansas, we only have one pine tree. Well, we have another tiny one growing
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Are alligators dinosaurs? Well, sort of. They definitely look like dinosaurs and they haven’t changed much over time! Whether you’re looking at an alligator in a zoo or in the wild, it’s easy to let your mind wander to prehistoric times. Alligators just have that prehistoric look! They definitely look like dinosaurs and it would
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Back in 1998, Walmart launched a new store that was 1/5th the size of a supercenter. These small Walmart stores have made a big impact. So, what are these small Walmart stores called? They are called Neighborhood Markets and the first ones where built right here in Arkansas. Remember, Sam Walton opened his first Walmart
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