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Broccoli

History Broccoli originated in the Mediterranean region. An ancient Italian civilization called the Etruscans, who lived in what is now Tuscany and were considered to be brilliant horticulturists, developed this from a cabbage relative. By the 18th century, broccoli had become a common vegetable in northern Europe, and Italian immigrants brought it to North America […]

Leek

History Leeks are thought to originate in Eurasia and North Africa. Possibly the Egyptians cultivated them first, painting their tombs with images of them because they liked them so much. During the ancient Roman and Greek eras, leeks were also popular. Leeks were considered a refined version of garlic and onions by the Romans. Leeks […]

Blueberries

History It was Native Americans who gathered blueberries from forests and bogs for centuries, consumed them fresh, and preserved them. It was the blueberries that were revered by Native American tribes in the northeast that led to folklore developing around them.  During the 1700s, European settlers began cultivating blueberries commercially, and by the early 1900s, […]

Broad beans

History Originating in the Mediterranean, probably in North Africa and Southwest Asia, the broad beans now grow all over the world. During the 17th century, broad beans reached Britain. It was well- known to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Broad beans were considered low-class food by ancient Egyptians. Around 6,500 B.C. broad beans were commonly […]

Exploring tuscany’s landscape: the cypress trees and beyond

Tuscany is a beautiful region in central Italy known for its gorgeous vistas, quaint hilltop towns, and luscious vineyards. Nothing, however, better encapsulates the essence of Tuscany than the renowned cypress tree, or “cipresso” in Italian. These magnificent trees have long been important in the region’s history, art, and culture. In this post, we’ll look […]

Celeriac

History Celery root, commonly known as celeriac, is a root vegetable from the same family as celery. It is thought to have its roots in the Mediterranean basin. Europeans began cultivating celeriac as a winning vegetable during the Middle Ages when it became popular as a food. In the 17th century, celeriac was used to […]

The planting and care of sustainable orchards

Permaculture and Regenerative Design in Orchard Management There is nothing quite like growing your own orchard trees. Not only do they reliably provide fresh fruit for you and your family, but they also benefit local wildlife. Additionally, they will improve the value of your property now and for generations to come. Established fruit trees are […]

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