Asparagus is known as a natural remedy for blood cleansing and a diuretic as far back as 2,000 years ago. Find out why this veggie is prized worldwide today.

Description:It is believed that the Greeks probably named asparagus, which means “young shoots”. British settlers brought the veggie to North America during the 1600s in the form of “crowns”. Crowns are the first year growth of the underground stem and roots from which the asparagus is usually grown. The crowns are used to start the plants to cut down an extra year if plants from seeds are used. Asparagus (female plant) has red berries, which birds like to eat and then carry to other fields or parts of the garden so that asparagus can be non-cultivated. Asparagus is a perennial and in the first year is not harvested and looks much like a fern. After three or four years, the asparagus plant can produce crops for about 15 years. Continue Reading

Whether you’re getting set for Thanksgiving or just interested in the feasting aspect of pumpkins, we’ve got some delicious and portable foods for you.

Granted, not everyone likes pumpkin. In fact, its popularity has declined over the centuries since it was first discovered in the Andes mountains in 3000BC. It used to be a staple in every kitchen before refrigeration was invented. The tough outer shell of pumpkins kept it fresh for many months after harvest. But today that’s not a worry for most of us, so the need to grow it as all but vanished. Continue Reading