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French rose (Rosa gallica L.) - a medicinal plant used since the 13th century
By Jovita Turan, May 9, 2023 French rose (Rosa gallica L.) belonging to the Rosa genus and Rosaceae family is an attractive plant that is...
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May 9, 20232 min read


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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Dec 29, 20222 min read


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...
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Mar 7, 20223 min read


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...
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Oct 22, 20213 min read


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...
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Jul 11, 20214 min read


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...
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Jun 27, 20215 min read


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...
Emirhan Turan
Jun 20, 20214 min read


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...
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Apr 12, 20213 min read


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...
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Mar 21, 20213 min read


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...
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Mar 10, 20213 min read


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...
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Mar 2, 20213 min read


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...
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Jan 31, 20219 min read


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...
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Dec 2, 20203 min read


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...
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Nov 16, 20202 min read


Rose (Rosa L.) Propagation Techniques
by Jovita Turan, 28 June, 2020 INTRODUCTION Rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa and it belongs to the family...
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Jun 28, 202014 min read


A Forgotten Herb for your Gardens: Rue (Ruta Graveolens L.)
by Jovita Turan, 10 May, 2020 BOTANY Rue is more popularly known as "Common Rue" or "Herb of Grace" is an evergreen perennial sub-shrub...
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May 10, 20206 min read


Lisianthus - Eustoma Grandiflorum (Raf.) Shinn.
By Jovita Turan, 26 April, 2020 INTRODUCTION Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum (Raf.) Shinn), belongings to family Gentianaceae, is a...
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Apr 26, 20208 min read
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