Wild garlic is in full season right now and a great vegetable to try this spring. As its name suggests, wild garlic is related to cultivated garlic, and onions too. It gets its name from its garlic smell which is a strong identification marker for the plant. Wild garlic is a source of great nutrition … Read more about What are the Benefits of Wild Garlic?
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is an aromatic seasoning plant found throughout Europe and southwest Asia. Lovage leaves, stems, seeds and root are all edible and aromatic essential oils can be obtained from the roots, seeds and leaves. The plant is an excellent source of antioxidants and its leaves and stems in particular are rich in nutritious … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Lovage
The red carrot (Daucus carota sativus) is a variety of domesticated carrot. It is characterized by a distinctive red-orange color and a high content of the antioxidant lycopene. Red carrots are an important source of pro-vitamin A antioxidants such as beta-carotene and alpha-carotene and hold benefits for eyesight, skin health and immune system. The vegetable … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Red Carrots
Sorrel, common sorrel or spinach dock goes by the scientific name Rumex acetosa and is a green, leafy vegetable, culinary herb, invasive weed and medicinal plant of sorts. It is from the same family as buckwheat, rhubarb and patience dock and boasts a nutritional profile similar to that of most green leaf vegetables. Sorrel leaves … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Sorrel