March 2019

Geography/History: Traditionally borage was cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses, although today commercial cultivation is mainly as an oilseed. Our great grandmothers preserved the flowers and candied them. Henslow suggests that the name is derived from barrach, a Celtic word meaning ?a man of courage.‘ Nutritional Value: This herb is also the highest known plant

Beet, Ruby Queen Geography/History: Beets have been cultivated since pre-historic times in the Mediterranean area and were originally grown only for their leaves. During the Roman empire, people began to eat the roots as well. Today, beets and beet dishes are still widely popular throughout Europe. Nutritional Value: One cup (250 mL) of cooked diced

Beet, Early Wonder   Geography/History: Early Wonder Tall Top Beet is an heirloom product; it has been around since 1911. Beets have been widely used in the Mediterranean, few parts of Europe and in Asian countries like India and China since earlier times. Some beets were also excavated from a pyramid in Thebes, Egypt. This