In the middle ages, some traders from Asia brought a very rare white eggplant with a fruit shaped just like a chicken egg. Called aubergine throughout Europe, a better name that refers to it’s purple color. Also called mad apples in some places because eating the fruit is believed to make you insane! Also, they don’t grow well on our mountain.
A family-owned nursery specializing in unique Iowa-grown perennials, multiple varieties of curly willow and pussy willow, one-of-a-kind artistic planters and imaginative bouquets.
bark & bloom at NewBo
Our shop at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is open Thurs 4-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. You can also find us at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market June - September, 1st & 3rd Saturdays.
In the middle ages, some traders from Asia brought a very rare white eggplant with a fruit shaped just like a chicken egg. Called aubergine throughout Europe, a better name that refers to it’s purple color. Also called mad apples in some places because eating the fruit is believed to make you insane! Also, they don’t grow well on our mountain.