Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) and its valuable properties
By Jovita Turan, December 29, 2022 Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) a plant that belongs to Adoxaceae family is found naturally growing...
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Jovita Turan
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
A scented and valuable herb: Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.)
By Jovita Turan, March 7, 2022 Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) is an herbaceous plant belonging to Lamiaceae family that is one of the...
Jovita Turan
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) – Valuable Ancient Treasure
by Jovita Turan, October 22, 2021 Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) – belongs to the Lauraceae family and is native to southern Europe and the...
Emirhan Turan
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
A Common Garden Herb: Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)
by Emirhan Turan, July 11, 2021. Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.), commonly known as garden mint or common mint belongs to the genus Mentha...
Jovita Turan
- Jun 27, 2021
- 5 min
Peony (Paeonia L.) - Beneficial Queen of the Garden
By Jovita Turan, June 27, 2021 The peony (Paeonia L,) genus, belonging to Paeoniaceae family, has more than 30 woody and herbaceous...
Emirhan Turan
- Jun 20, 2021
- 4 min
A Scented Herb From Our Gardens: Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
by Emirhan Turan, June 20, 2021. Ocimum basilicum L. known as basil is an annual culinary herb, native to Africa and tropical Asian...
Jovita Turan
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Beneficial Herb of Spring - Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.)
By Jovita Turan, April 12, 2021 Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.) that belongs to the Asteraceae family is a perennial herb, widely...
Emirhan Turan
- Apr 5, 2021
- 6 min
Beneficial Insects and Mites - I
By Emirhan Turan, April 5, 2021 Not all insects and pathogens are harmful to our plants, some are saving our crops from harm. Beneficial...
Jovita Turan
- Mar 21, 2021
- 3 min
A Brief Summary and Health Benefits of Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.)
By Jovita Turan, March 21, 2021 Berberis vulgaris L. mostly known as barberry, common barberry, or common European barberry belongs to...
Jovita Turan
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) - the Symbol of Love with Numerous Health Benefits
by Jovita Turan, March 15, 2021 Myrtus communis L., commonly known as Myrtle, belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is native to West Asia,...
Jovita Turan
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) – a Highly Beneficial Ancient Plant
by Jovita Turan, March 10, 2021 Cydonia oblonga Mill. plant commonly known as quince belongs to the genus Cydonia and the Rosaceae family...
Jovita Turan
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Valuable Properties and Health Benefits of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.)
by Jovita Turan, March 3, 2021 The genus Rosa naturally occurs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America and it covers more...
Jovita Turan
- Jan 31, 2021
- 9 min
Cultivation of Actinidia - Kiwi Berry
By Jovita Turan, January 31, 2021 The kiwifruit (Actinidia) is native to north eastern China, specifically the Yangtze River valley, and...
Jovita Turan
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Strawberry Tree (A. unedo L.)
by Jovita Turan, December 2, 2020 Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) belongs to Ericaceae family and is one of the most important species...
Emirhan Turan
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Cultivation and Health Benefits of Arnica montana L.
by Emirhan Turan, November 16, 2020. Arnica montana L. is a long‐lived perennial species in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) which is...
Emirhan Turan
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
Olive tree, fruit and oil (Olea europaea L.)
by Emirhan Turan, November 10, 2020 Olea europaea L., known as the olive tree, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean...
Emirhan Turan
- Sep 22, 2020
- 7 min
The Main Beneficial Members of Brassicaceae Family
by Emirhan Turan, September 22, 2020 Brassicaceae also know as Cruciferae composed of 338 genera and around 3700 species. The plant...
Jovita Turan
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
A Brief Summary of Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)
by Jovita Turan, September 2, 2020 Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) also known as a tart, dwarf, or wild cherry belongs to Rosaceae...
Emirhan Turan
- Aug 29, 2020
- 4 min
Basics of Plant Tissue Culture
by Emirhan Turan, 29 August, 2020 Plant tissue culture is a technique to grow new plants by using a part of plants and transferring them...
Jovita Turan
- Aug 3, 2020
- 4 min
Sustainable Agriculture on Earth and Possible Techniques
by Jovita Turan, August 3, 2020 In the recent years, the significant increase of human population is causing the increased demand for...
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