By Brittany Arthur Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) A perennial herb that is commonly used in a culinary setting, for fragrance or garden ornamentals. Rosemary grows in woody stalks with needle-like leaves with flowers that are typically white, pink, blue or purple. The plant favors warm climates but can survive in cool areas. It can survive for … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Rosemary
Meet Your Produce: Cucumber
By Brittany Arthur Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) A plant in the gourd family that grows in a typically cylindrical shape that is elongated and rounds off at the ends. The fruit has a tough outer rind with a softer interior and are usually more than 90% water. The fruit grows from vines that spiral and creep … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Cucumber
Meet Your Produce: Lavender
By Brittany Arthur Lavender (Lavandula) A herbaceous perennial that is one of the 39 known species of flowering plants in the mint family. Lavender is commonly used as an ornamental plant for landscape use as well as for culinary purposes and essential oil. Lavandula blooms blue, violet, or lilac flowers and varies in leaf shape … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Lavender
Meet Your Produce: Ginger
By Brittany Arthur Ginger (Zingiber officinale) A herbaceous perennial that originated in a tropical rainforest in Southern Asia. Ginger is most commonly used as a kitchen spice, but is occasionally useful for medicinal purposes. In a culinary setting, ginger is used to add a subtle seasoning to dishes or be made into candy and beverages. … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Ginger
Meet Your Produce: Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) A common garden herb used in many different styles of cuisine, thyme is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean climate with tiny green leaves and an unmistakable scent. The herb's use stretches into antiquity, with both the Greeks and Egyptians having recorded different applications, both medicinally and culturally. The Greeks thought … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Thyme
Meet Your Produce: Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) A perennial (lives more than one growing season) shrub native to the western countries of South America, lemon verbena is a popular herbal tea plant that has a citrusy, lemon scent. The bright green leaves are dried or used fresh in a variety of culinary settings to bring the lemon flavor … Continue reading Meet Your Produce: Lemon Verbena
