Susan Elizabeth

Celery (Apium graveolens) is originally a marshland plant. Although the plant is by nature a hardy biennial, it is grown as an annual. It is classed as a cool-weather crop which, in the US for example, means that it is…

Aloe Vera (Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis) is a succulent and one of more than 400 species of aloe found worldwide. Given this aloe has been grown for over 4,000 years for its health-giving properties, it’s no surprise that one…

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a root vegetable that is also known as beet, red beet, garden beet, or table beet. Although some enjoy these edible roots raw, many prefer them pickled or cooked. The leaves can be eaten, and the…

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana or Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial in the cabbage family and related to wasabi, kale, turnips, broccoli, and radish. Although the leaves can be cooked as a vegetable, it is the root that is more commonly used…

There are now a vast number of varieties of Hops, but this article focuses on the Common Hop (Humulus lupulus). Hops is a perennial climber and a dioecious plant meaning there are separate male and female plants. A plant that…

There are hundreds of species of Honeysuckle (Lonicera) that grow in temperate regions all over the world. In addition to growing wild, many species are popular and common garden plants thanks to their flowers, sweet perfume, and ability to attract…

The name Cabbage covers several cultivars of Brassica oleracea all of which are popular annual vegetables. These plants are closely related to cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and broccoli.     This leafy plant is found in green, white, or pale green, and…

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a deciduous tree and part of the Morinaceae family. This plant has a multitude of common names as it is found in numerous countries. These include the Horseradish Tree, the Ben Oil Tree, the Drumstick Tree,…