Shields Date Gardens facts for kids
Shields Date Garden is a special place in Indio, California, United States. It's a historic farm where date palm trees grow. It's also a popular spot for tourists to visit.
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The Story of Shields Date Garden
Shields Date Garden started in 1924. It was founded by a couple named Floyd and Bess Shields. Floyd Shields was one of the first farmers to grow dates in the Coachella Valley. This area became famous for its dates. Floyd even created his own unique types of dates. These include the "Blonde" and "Brunette" varieties. You can only find these special dates at Shields Date Garden.
Amazing Date Products
Floyd Shields was also very creative. He invented something called date sugar. He also created "date crystals." Date crystals are a dry mix made from dates. You can use them in many ways. They are great for cooking, on cold cereals, or in a date milkshake. At Shields, you can buy tasty date shakes. They also sell black date ice cream, which is a popular treat.
Visiting the Garden Today
The main building at Shields Date Garden is easy to spot. It has a sign with a knight pointing to the entrance. This building has been there since 1953. For a while, it looked like Shields Date Garden might have to close. The land around it became very valuable. But then, The Jewel Date Company bought it. This company is from nearby Thermal, California. They decided to keep Shields Date Garden right where it is. They want to continue all the old traditions.
More to Learn
- In 2001, a TV show called Palm Springs Week featured Shields Date Garden. The episode was about dates. It was a 29-minute program.
See Also
- Valerie Jean Dates
