Eggplant
The eggplant, also known as aubergine (Solanum melongena), has no official date…
Eight Days of Oil
Oil has a special significance for those who celebrate Hanukkah. This Jewish…
Ethnobotanical Uses of Dates
Although eating the fruit may be the most well-known use of the…
Exploring the Conservation Status of Jamaican Root Tonic…
Jamaican root tonics are fermented beverages composed of roots, bark, and other…
Fig family, Moraceae
Ficus carica L., the edible common fig has been cultivated for millenia.…
Fruits of Rosaceae
Flowering plants differ from all other plants by producing seeds within fruits;…
Ginger and Chiya
Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale is native to tropical climates like…
Heard it through the grapevine
Vitis is the genus of one of the world’s favorite horticultural crop:…
Lavender
Lavender has been used in traditional medicine for centuries for its soothing…
Love Potions & Charms
Love potions and charms are mentioned countless times throughout literature; from ancient…