Ann Marie

Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are bulbous vegetables with a leafy green top and white fleshy stalk. It is a member of the onion family, slightly bigger than a scallion – and more expensive. Leeks are cultivated mainly for their…

White pines (Pinus strobus) are native trees well known for their distinctive needle-like leaves. They can grow as high as 70 to 90 ft and are common in temperate and broadleaf forests of North and Northeast America. These coniferous trees…

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), commonly known as lion’s tail, belongs to the mint family. This plant normally grows 4 to 5 feet on areas where soils have been previously used for growing other plants or on those artificially placed-over soils. It…

Flaxseed or linseed (Linum usitatissimum) is considered one of the wonder foods with its many potential benefits for the body. It is the original superfood for improving digestive and heart health while lowering the risks of cancer. Flaxseed and flaxseed…

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an edible flowering plant that is useful for treating many illnesses. For many centuries, the Prunella vulgaris exists as an important herb and elixir in folk medicines. The Self-heal plant has many names like Hercules, dragonhead, woundwort,…

Roses are well-known for their beauty and scent. They are mostly included in bouquets and flower arrangements due to the different varieties and colors the plant offers. This woody perennial plant comes from the family Rosaceae. The plant has more…