Until 3 years ago, I had never heard of a ground cherry. And other than my horseradish, ground cherries are the plant that visitors to my garden ask about most, since they are unfamiliar with them as well.

I’m really glad, though, that I’ve become acquainted with these sweet, delicious treats. These not-really-cherries are super easy to grow. They belong to the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes and tomatillos. Like tomatillos, they grow in a papery husk which is removed before eating.Continue Reading