Squash has been part of the nutritional landscape of North America for over 5,000 years. The Native Americans relied on squash and taught the early American settlers to do the same. Summer squash are members of the Cucurbitaceae family which is related to cucumbers and melons. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Stevia
Stevia is an ever popular herb to grow in the home garden. It can be used as a sweetener in baking, and in tea, and there is a commercial market for it. You will not be able to process it into the white powder sold in stores, but it is an interesting and challenging plant to … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, cucumbers are related to watermelons, zucchini and pumpkins. Cucumbers grow on vines that sprawl along the ground. They usually grow to around 9 to 12 inches long and are cylindrical in shape. Hothouse grown cucumbers come in a seedless … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass are the edible young shoots of the Agropyron plant. It is most commonly consumed as a juice which is made from the crushed wheatgrass but also can be found in a freeze dried powdered form. Wheatgrass is best known for being a good source of chlorophyll. Growing … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Oregano
Most people associate oregano with Italian and Hispanic dishes, but actually, the herb originates in Northern Europe where it grows in the wild. Its scientific name is Origanum vulgare, and to the ancient Greeks it was considered the "joy of the mountain". In fact, it gets its … [Read more...]
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