The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 ...

If you're a patient and adventurous gardener, why not grow a date palm (Phoenix canariensis) from seed? This slow-growing, ...

Dates are a wonderful fruit that's both nutritious and delicious. These sweet treats are easy to grow, and mature in clusters ...

Arrange the remaining 8 date halves around the perimeter of the top of the cake. Serve right away, while the halwa floss is ...

For nearly a century, three Canary Island date palm trees have welcomed visitors to La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel. Until this week. The hotel, at 1132 Prospect St., made the “difficult decision ...

While Nolen Gur is famous for its taste, it also offers a range of health benefits, especially during winter. Here's all about it.

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"We consider the palm trees as family members. My father also owned a farm where he had several trees and names for each date palm. An Arab's emotional bond with date palms is unmatched," he said.

The darker the colour, the stronger the flavour. Jaggery from the date palm tree is a winter specialty and quite rare. It is prized in the regions it is found and used to sweeten sweets.