Quince

The quince, Cydonia oblonga, was first cultivated in the fertile crescent of Persia. It is mentioned in Greek mythology as well as the Old Testament,… Read More »Is Quince Mentioned In The Bible?

We thank you for N., (these Quinceañeras), who today celebrate(s) her (their) fifteenth birthday. Bless her (them) with your love and friendship that she (they)… Read More »What Is The Quinceanera Blessing?

2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Because a quince is a ceremony of transition, this verse about transitioning is the perfect fit. Just as a girl is… Read More »What Does The Bible Say About Quinceanera?

Is quince alkaline or acidic? Quince is alkaline when fresh, once digested. Most fresh fruits have an alkaline pH level. Are quinces acidic? Due to… Read More »Is Quince An Acidic Fruit?

Back in the day of the Aztecs Indians, when a girl turned 15 she would be considered to be ready for marriage. This celebration of… Read More »Where Did Quince Originate?

More sophisticated gardeners know this plant as Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa), but old timers still call it Japonica. It’s a round-topped, deciduous shrub growing 6… Read More »Are Quince And Japonica The Same?

quince, (Cydonia oblonga), a small tree or shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae), grown for its edible fruit. Quince is the only member of the… Read More »Where Did Quince Fruit Originated?

There really is no reason to make this mistake because there is little resemblance between a crab apple, which is an apple (malus) with clusters… Read More »Is Quince The Same As Crabapple?

History of the Quinceanera Tradition Back in the day of the Aztecs Indians, when a girl turned 15 she would be considered to be ready… Read More »Why Is A Quince Just For Girls?

Facts. Common flowering-quince is a thorny shrub native to Asia and introduced in New England. Where are quince native to? Quince is the only member… Read More »Is Quince Native To America?