Fruits & Vegetables

The Azores – The Green Islands

The Azores—The Green Islands: Nine Portuguese islands offer some of the most offbeat travel experiences in Europe. There are conspiracy theorists who believe that the remote Azores are the...

The Reason Why We Love Fragrance and Aroma?

Fragrance and aroma are associated with beauty and smell with ugliness, yet both are odors. Is it nature’s...

Thyme – Symbol of Life Energy, Spirit and Bravery

Thyme (Thymum) was a symbol of life energy to the ancient Greeks, of spirit and bravery. "Tosmell of...

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher

In early November each year, buff-breasted paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera sylvia) arrive in northern Queensland to breed. A forest will...

White-browed treecreeper (Climacteris affinis)

Habitat: The desert-dwelling white-browed Treecreeper (Climacteris affinis) is the quietest and least conspicuous of its group. Its core...

Cathay Quince – A Fruiting and Medicinal Tree

History and origin: Cathay quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) is a fruiting and medicinal tree native to central China. Among the flowering quinces, this is the largest...

Date Plum (Diospyros lotus)

Origin and history: Date plum (Diospyros lotus) is among the lesser-known members of the persimmon genus (in the ebony family, Ebenaceae). But they are...

Benefits of Eating Strawberry

Benefits of Eating Strawberry It is proved by science; that daily use strengthens the immune system! Strawberries are an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent....

Health Benefits of Bananas

There are numerous health benefits to bananas. This is the most well-liked fruit all over the world; it occupies major world trade. Bananas are...

Health Benefits of Lemon

Lemons are packed with plentiful health-benefiting nutrients. The fruit is low in calories, only 29 calories per 100 grams, one of the lowest among...

Why Do You Need to Eat More Vegetables?

Like fruit, Eat More Vegetables are packed full of antioxidants that help our bodies fight free radicals. The catch is that as soon as...

Onion – ‘Allium cepa’

For a low-maintenance crop, try growing onions. They are raised from seed or from sets, which are specially produced mini-bulbs. Aside from fertile soil...

Genus Malus: The Apples and Crabapples

Genus Malus: The Apples and Crabapples - Family members of the roses. Trees and shrubs that are deciduous. Apples and crabapples are available in more...

Growing the Perfect Pumpkin – Varieties, Pest Control and Climatic Requirement

Description: Pumpkin fall into two groups: one (Cucurbita pepo), includes the common summer and autumn pumpkins and the bush pumpkins, and the other (Cucurbita...

Kale – Grown for Edible Purpose

Description: Kale is a domesticated form of Brassica oleracea, a member of the cabbage family. It is grown primarily for its leaves. Leaf cabbage is...