Capers are traditionally named according to their size. If you look at most grocery store jars, you will see "non-pareils" on the label, which is the smallest size, up to 7 millimeters.

Caper berries are about the size of grapes and look like gooseberries. They are sold pickled, often with their stems attached. Somewhat starchy and seedy, they have a less intense flavor than capers.

“Capers are something I happen to love, so it’s just a lot of fun,” she says. She has a few productive plants growing on a south-facing garden wall, and more than 70 in pots of various sizes.

Capers are relatively expensive. Much of the expense comes from the labor costs of harvesting capers. The buds appear daily on the bushes and must be monitored for picking.