Goji/ Ningxia Wolfberries...and a story...

We were at the Norman Farmers Market today and happened to have a booth next to a couple of gentlemen from Canadian Valley Berry Farm in Norman Oklahoma. They were selling assorted root crops and some odd-looking plant in rusty #10 cans. I asked what the plant was called and was told that it was a Goji plant. I asked if it was also called a Ningxia Wolfberry plant. One of the men said yes. I then told him that my husband and I drink a juice called Ningxia Red. He asked if it was cut with apple juice and other juice "fillers". I told him no. Ningxia Red is a product of Young Living, an essential oil company that I have belonged to for years. It is a highly concentrated juice full of beneficial fruits and essential oils. It helps to promote good vision and energy among other things.




Here is a page with some testimonials about the benefits of drinking Ningxia Red: http://www.oil-testimonials.com/basic/ningxia+red




I've used Ningxia Red off and on for years. Right now we are on. Larry was diagnosed with macular degeneration a couple of months ago. As a result of this diagnosis, he is considered legally blind. He is not able to drive nor is he able to work his "regular" job in the telecommunications business. This has left us relying totally on the sales of Garden Anywhere Box to pay our bills and keep our business afloat. This is a scary time for us right now, but we are optimistic that things will work out for the best. Our motto is, "It could always be worse." We believe that and count our blessings daily.
                                                                            
I was really excited to see the Goji/Ningxia plants for sale. I know the power of the Wolfberry and would love to be able to grow my own. I asked the seller where he got the starts. He said that they came from Utah and Arizona. Here is a link to a history of how the Goji Berries came to America from China.

It seems that the Goji berry is perfect for containers...aka Garden Anywhere Box...;). They may not give fruit the first year, but should produce a great yield in the years to follow. They can grow up to six feet tall and spread quite wide.

Here are a couple of videos that tell more about these amazing berries and why you should be growing them. Growing Goji Berries

Planting Goji Berries

Here is a link to Home Depot for buying your own plants. I have not ordered from this link, so I'm not sure if it's a valid link, but I thought it'd be worth it to give it a try if you are interested.

Home Depot...Goji Berry plant