Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family that loves cool weather. Cauliflower is harder to grow than other members of the cabbage family. There are several varieties of cauliflower. The open pollinated and the hybrid are the white varieties. Some varieties might even … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Celery
Celery is part of the Umbelliferae family which is the same family as carrots, parsley and fennel. An interesting fact concerning celery is that in ancient Roman times celery was considered an aphrodisiac. Recent research has shown that celery contains androsterone which is a … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are also known by the scientific name Agraricus campestris and are actually fungi. There are a plethora of varieties of mushrooms many of which are poisonous. However, there still are a wide variety of mushrooms which may be eaten. Mushrooms may be harvested from the … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Peaches
Growing Peaches Peaches originate from the China mainland. Alexander the Great brought them back to Greece. They survive well in temperate climates across the Mediterranean and the Spaniards introduced them to the Americas. Grown on trees, peaches have three growth stages. The … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Oranges
Oranges are round citrus fruits that grow best in tropical climates and are harvested in late fall or early winter. There are a variety of oranges. Most common are the sweet oranges or Citrus sinensis. These are the Navel, Mandarin, Valencia and Jaffa varieties. A new hybrid, … [Read more...]