Seeing Horticulture - Thursday Afternoon Lab, F2009

Grapefruit From Florida- KyeongMin Lee

2009-12-23T02:01:14Z

This is an image of the grapefruit from Florida. It is also shown that the company is marketing not only the region of production but also the fact that they are organic. I have experienced to try other grapefuits which are neither from Florida nor organic, and I feel like that the condition of this grapefruit is more heathy compared to that of others.

Mandarins From California

2009-12-23T01:50:44Z

This is an image of the covering of mandarins or clementines from California. So, the company is marketing the fact that this fruit is grown from California, which has favorable climate to grow mandarins. I've tasted mandarins from China and Korea, but I feel like this one from California tastes the same, not very special.

Survivor 2 -Kyeong Min Lee

2009-12-23T01:38:03Z

I took this photo in front of Class Office Building at St.Paul campus.

Although it is still alive, I could see some portions of the plant dieing, turning to brown color. I think the reason why this plant is still alive is the protection of the building as well as its own ability to withstand cold and harsh environmental conditions.

Survived Plant 1- KyeongMin Lee

2009-12-23T01:25:33Z

I took this photograph in front of my house on 900 Washington Avenue. This plant was one of the few plants that survived despite of snow and frost. And I think the reason why this plant is still alive is it's planted in the corner of outside of the building, so that the cold wind and snow can be blocked, and this species may have adapted to cold weather.

Brown Rice-Roseline Tsopfack

2009-12-17T08:06:46Z

The name of origin, name of cultivar, and the type of cultivar are all used to market this brown bag of rice. It is from California, made in the Lundberg Family Farms, and it's an organic product. It also has the USDA certified organic label on the bottom right to ensure the fact that it is an organic product.

White Rice-Roseline Tsopfack

2009-12-17T07:56:58Z

The writing on this bag of rice tell us that it a product that is coming from out of the country. It is from Thailand. The reason I know this is because I always buy this rice and it is the best white rice I have had. This is actually my bag of rice, it's worth it.

RB Apples

2009-12-11T00:59:55Z

Never heard of river bluff orchards but it looks like a place I would like to visit.

Florida

2009-12-11T00:57:51Z

These Tangerines are playing off the Florida Orange label. Probably works well.

Cliff Bar

2009-12-10T16:46:24Z

Energy/Nutrition bars like these are increasingly popular, also attributed to the fact that they claim to be "organic." However, it can be clearly noted from the package, that the only ingredients that are claimed to be organic are the oats and soybeans. Nothing about the actual fudge of the bar is included or indicated to be "healthy."

Danish and Italian

2009-12-10T16:43:43Z

These cookies are marketed to appear to be from Denmark, but they are really made in the USA. However, I have had real Danish cookies from Denmark and I believe the real thing is better.

It is not visible in the image but this olive oil is imported from Italy. I don't think I've ever noticed if italian olive oil is better than others but I would assume it is since 99% of olive oil is from there.

Piña

2009-12-10T16:43:13Z

This pineapple right on the label says it comes straight from the tropics, then on the bottom of the label says Costa Rica. I spent a year in Venezuela where they too have pineapple, but the only reason I believe it tasted better was because it was free.

Organic Milk

2009-12-10T16:42:33Z

This little overpriced carton of organic milk is a common item to be found in grocery stores and convenience stores. I think it is appealing to certain individuals because there has been an obsession with organic foods and products in recent years, claiming to be healthier than the standard alternative.

Chiquita Banana

2009-12-10T16:40:43Z

This banana of the brand chiquita comes from Nicaragua. The Spanish name alone, chiquita, tells you it's probably from outside the country then on the label it says it is from Nicaragua.

Label from a Wine Bottle

2009-12-10T15:34:20Z

This label is from a wine bottle. As you can see in the image the label has a map of the region where the wine was produced "Keyes canyon ranches located in Paso Robles" along with a detailed description which is being used for marketing.

Raisins grown in California

2009-12-10T15:16:11Z

This is an image of "Sun maid" raisin's box/container, as you can see they are marketing the fact that these raisins are grown in California in the label. They have also done this in the ingredients list as well.