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Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CORN
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Who hasn’t eaten popcorn, out of a big cardboard box,<\/span> while watching a cinema movie?<\/p>\n

Corn derives from Mexico,<\/span><\/strong> where it has been used as food for humans since ancient times.<\/p>\n

Today it is cultivated all over the world, with the largest production in America.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a tall annual plant that reaches up to the height of 3 meters!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It has long narrow green leaves and is cultivated for its yellow seeds,<\/span> <\/strong>that form rows in a characteristic elongated shape.<\/p>\n

Corn is used to make a type of dough<\/span><\/strong> that is further makes the tortilla, a flat pie used as bread.<\/p>\n

Corn oil is also known. It is lighter and less nutritious than olive oil.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant label: <\/span>common name Corn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):<\/span> <\/strong>Herb<\/p>\n

Maximum height Up to:<\/span><\/strong> 300 cm<\/p>\n

Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>The soil must be moist<\/p>\n

Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Plump and rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>Blue and violet<\/p>\n

Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>During springtime<\/p>\n

Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Low tolerance in cold<\/p>\n

Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> High tolerance in heat<\/p>\n

THE CORN\u2019S SECRETS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 In his diary, Christopher Columbus wrote that in 1492 he saw a strange new plant in Cuba.<\/span><\/strong> He brought this to Spain. It turned out the strange plant was… corn!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 In Greek, corn is called \u201caravositos\u201d, which means the wheat of the Arabs,<\/span> <\/strong>because it entered our country from North Africa, around 1600 AD.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Popcorn is corn that has popped after being heated too much. Corn can pop because unlike other grains, it has a kernel with a husk that protects it from moisture and has a thick starch filling.<\/span> <\/strong>This allows the pressure to build up inside it until it finally “pops”.<\/p>\n

…and the corn\u2019s label!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the corn you planted!<\/span><\/strong> This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!
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TOMATO<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Red, delicious, and juicy, tomato is the queen of the vegetable garden!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is used in all cuisines, either raw in salads, with our favorite Greek salad (called Horiatiki),<\/span><\/strong> or cooked with fish, legumes, and pizzas or as a sauce for meats, risotto, and pasta! Tomato matches with almost everything!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is rich in vitamins and nutrients and it is very good for our health!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name TOMATO<\/span><\/p>\n

Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>herb<\/p>\n

Maximum height:<\/span> <\/strong>Up to 3 meters when well supported<\/p>\n

Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Its roots must be moist<\/p>\n

Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>Yellow<\/p>\n

Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> Mid-February to late April<\/p>\n

Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Low \u2013 it is damaged below 12\u03bfC<\/p>\n

Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>High<\/p>\n

Tomato\u2019s secrets:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It belongs to the same family as potato, eggplant, and pepper.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is a fruit, not a vegetable! Aztecs were the first to cultivate it in South America<\/span><\/strong>. Tomato arrived in Europe much later, around 1500 AD.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The Italians called it Pomo d’oro, which means golden apple, and the French pomme d’amour, which in Greek was translated as apple of love.<\/span><\/strong> We only have the name tomato since 1835.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 In the past it was thought to as a poisonous fruit because it resembles the poisonous belladonna plant, but the only toxic part of it is the leaf.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 There are many different varieties in size<\/span><\/strong> (from small cherry tomatoes to large ones, often baked stuffed with rice herbs and spices) and color (red, pink, yellow and green).<\/p>\n

\u2026.and tomato\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the potato you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span><\/strong><\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

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CARROT<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This is the food of many herbivorous animals, especially hares.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One can see many bunnies, Bugs Bunny being the famous one gnawing it!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Carrot is considered as one the most favorite vegetables of young and old, with a bright orange color, crunchy in its bite and sweet in taste!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is eaten raw, in salads, in juices, together with fruit, cooked in dishes like bean salad, and even in desserts like carrot cake!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Carrot<\/span><\/p>\n

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):<\/span><\/strong> Herb<\/p>\n

Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> Up to 150 cm<\/p>\n

Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>The soil must be moist<\/p>\n

Soil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Plump and rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

Flower color:<\/span><\/strong> White, pink and yellow<\/p>\n

Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>February to April<\/p>\n

Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>High tolerance in cold<\/p>\n

Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low tolerance in heat<\/p>\n

The Carrot\u2019S Secrets…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is one of the few tasty roots<\/span><\/strong> that humans can eat.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Carrot is known all over the world since ancient times.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It belongs to the same family as dill, celery, fennel and parsley.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 While the orange color has prevailed, there are carrots in several other colors, including purple, white, green, and yellow.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is one of the most nutritious vegetables: it is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants<\/span> <\/strong>and is very good for our health.<\/p>\n

\u2026.and carrot\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the carrot you planted!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span>BEETROOT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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“You’ve blushed like a beetroot”<\/span><\/strong> we say to someone when their cheeks are all red!<\/p>\n

One of the most beloved and delicious vegetables, is the red beetroot, that paints our tongue and teeth red when we eat it!<\/span><\/strong> This is the reason we use the juice of boiled beetroots to dye eggs during Easter!<\/p>\n

We eat beetroots raw, but mostly boiled in salads, both its bulbs and leaves,<\/span> <\/strong>while some people make beetroot juice!<\/p>\n

Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Beetroot<\/p>\n

Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> herb<\/p>\n

Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 150 cm<\/p>\n

Light preferences (shade, sun)<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span> Sun<\/p>\n

Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Quite a lot, so that the soil remains moist<\/p>\n

Soil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

Flower color:<\/span><\/strong> Green, reddish<\/p>\n

Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> February to April<\/p>\n

Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Quite high, but not in frost<\/p>\n

Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low, (ideally 15 – 25\u02daC)<\/p>\n

The beetroot\u2019s secrets:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

. We also call it “reddish”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is rich in vitamins, fiber, proteins and is very good for our health<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its juice helps lower our blood pressure, but also lowers the fatigue<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It has been cultivated since ancient times<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Known varieties are chard and sugar beetroot,<\/span><\/strong> from which we get sugar!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u2026.and beetroot\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the beetroot you planted!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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LEEK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A very tasty vegetable, complimenting many Greek dishes. The most
\ndistinctive characteristic of the leek is its green and oblong leaves!<\/p>\n

It can be saut\u00e9ed in a pan and consumed plain or paired with bread, or even
\nin an omelet! It is also included in several Greek dishes cooked with olive oil,
\nsuch as spinach – rice, leek – rice, peas or green beans\u2026<\/p>\n

Leek is a perfect ingredient for winter soups, tarts and pies – it\u2019s smoothly
\ncombined with minced meat, chicken and bacon!<\/p>\n

It is rich in vitamins A, B , C and K and has many health benefits!<\/p>\n

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Leek\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • It\u2019s closely related to onions, scallions and garlic<\/li>\n
  • It was one of the main components of Egyptian and Mesopotamian diet
    \nsince 2.000 BC, as well as the ancient Greek and Roman diet.<\/li>\n
  • Ancient Greeks used leeks as medicine for sore throat. \u03a4hey also
    \nbelieved that it made their voices stronger!<\/li>\n
  • Leeks are a great source of iron and are beneficial for the heart. \u03a4heir
    \njuice can lower blood pressure!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2026.and this is the leek\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the leek you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    SPRING ONION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    One of the most popular vegetables of our kitchen, spring onion can be used in many different dishes and recipes, <\/span><\/strong>adding flavor to our food!<\/p>\n

    It has a pleasant taste, so it is often eaten raw in salads!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    It is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins,<\/span> <\/strong>but low in calories, so it is ideal for those who watch their diet!<\/p>\n

    Plant label: common name Spring onion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Type (herbs, bushes, trees):<\/span> <\/strong>Herbs<\/p>\n

    Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 40 \u2013 50 cm<\/p>\n

    Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

    Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Some, small quantities every 4 \u2013 5 days<\/p>\n

    Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Soft, with a good drainage<\/p>\n

    Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>White, white – greenish and purple<\/p>\n

    Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> Year round<\/p>\n

    Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

    Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/strong><\/span> Low, ideally it needs 15\u02da C<\/p>\n


    \nFresh onion\u2019s secrets:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 It belongs<\/span> <\/strong>to the same family as garlic and leek<\/p>\n

    \u00b7 The underground part of the spring onion is called the bulb and it is basically the dry onion that we put very often in our food!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 It is very popular in Asia<\/span><\/strong>, where it is used in almost all recipes!<\/p>\n

    \u2026.and the spring onion\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the spring onion you planted!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


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    Egglpant<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Known since ancient times, it is said eggplant\u2019s origin is Indian. Its fruit occurs
    \nin various shades of purple, from very dark ones (called flaska), to white (the
    \nSantorini ones). Eggplant has an oblong shape and a fleshy texture with many
    \nseeds. It is very tasty- it is used in many Mediterranean dishes. Especially
    \nduring summer, greek tavernas serve several traditional dishes, from eggplant
    \nsalad and fried eggplants, to the world famous moussaka!
    \nChina has the largest world production of eggplant, followed by India and
    \nTurkey. In Europe, the first country in eggplant production is Italy, followed by
    \nSpain and Greece.
    \nHalf of Greek eggplant is grown in Crete!<\/p>\n

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    THE SECRETS OF EGGPLANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • \u00a0\u201cTsakonian\u201d eggplants (grown in the Peloponese) are particularly well-known in Greece: they are long-shaped, narrow,purple with whitestripes and very tasty<\/li>\n
    • Because eggplants are long and narrow, when we fill it with minced meatand cover it with b\u00e9chamel sauce, we call it a “small shoe”(papoutsaki)<\/li>\n
    • In Greece, an eggplant festival is organized during summer in Leonidio,
      \nwhere visitors can try many eggplant recipes!<\/li>\n
    • \u00a0In the Peloponese, one can even try sweet eggplant in syrup!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the eggplant you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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      GREEN BEANS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      One of the most popular summer vegetables, not only in our diet, but also in
      \nliterature and life! Jack and the Beanstalk is a well known fairy tale, and
      \nyou’ ve certainly heard the saying &quot;a bean fills a bean bag!&quot;
      \nGreen beans are eaten in salads but also as an oily tomato based vegetarian
      \ndish!
      \nThey are rich in vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, minerals and proteins and are
      \nideal for those who watch their diet, as they are low in calories (90% water)!<\/p>\n

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      THE SECRETS OF GREEN BEANS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      \u2022 Its origins are from America and \u201ctravelled\u201d to Greece in the middle of the
      \n17th century
      \n\u2022 Some varieties of beans give us dry beans, such as \u201cgiant beans\u201d (called
      \ngigantes in Greek) and black-eyed beans!<\/p>\n

      Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the beans you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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      ZUCCHINI<\/p>\n

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      Zucchini is one of the most famous summer vegetables in Greece! Zucchinis are eaten boiled, as a salad, roasted and fried <\/span><\/strong>and are a key ingredient in many delicious summer dishes such as zucchini pie, backed zucchinis with potatoes, eggplants, and other summer vegetables (called briami) and stuffed zucchinis (with rice, or minced meat)<\/p>\n

      Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Zucchini<\/span><\/p>\n

      Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> Herb<\/p>\n

      Maximum height:<\/span> <\/strong>30 – 50 cm<\/p>\n

      Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span> <\/strong>Sun<\/p>\n

      Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>A lot, so that the soil remains moist<\/p>\n

      Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

      Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>Yellow<\/p>\n

      Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>April \u2013 May<\/p>\n

      Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>Low, it is sensitive to cold<\/p>\n

      Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>High, as long as there is efficient water<\/p>\n

      Zucchini\u2019s secrets…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 It belongs to the same family as cucumber, watermelon, melon, and pumpkin<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 It is rich in vitamins and nutrients, but has few calories<\/strong><\/p>\n

      . In Kefalonia and Zakynthos islands zucchinis are called “baby birds”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      . It derives from America<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u2026.and Zucchini\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the pumpkin you planted!<\/span> <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>,<\/span><\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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      \n<\/span><\/strong>Melon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      The melon Cucumis melo, is one of the most well-known and beloved
      \nsummer fruits. The word melon can refer to either the plant or specifically to
      \nthe fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of berry, specifically a &quot;pepo&quot;. The fruit
      \nof the melon plant is related to cucumber, zucchini, squash and watermelon,
      \nbelonging to the very large family of Cucurbitaceae
      \nThere are many varieties of melons, which differ in:
      \n\u2022 shape: round or oval,
      \n\u2022 skin: thick or thin,
      \n\u2022 color of the skin: yellow or greenish,
      \n\u2022 skin surface: smooth or striated,
      \n\u2022 fleshy part: solid, juicy, soft or hard
      \n\u2022 color of the flesh: off-white, yellow, or orange.<\/p>\n

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      THE SECRETS OF MELON<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • \uf0b7 Melons originated in Africa, or hot valleys of Asia, Iran and India.\uf0b7 Melons were among the first crop species in ancient times. It is
        \nknown that melons have been grown by the ancient Egyptians
        \n(with references from 2,400 BC)
        \n\uf0b7 Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated melons in the whole
        \nMediterranean, while Columbus brought them to America, in
        \n1492.
        \n\uf0b7 Melon is considered a luxury item and is usually offered as a gift
        \nin Japan
        \n\uf0b7 The two most famous types of melon in Greece are: the banana
        \nmelon (with yellowish skin and round shape) and the one grown
        \nin Argos \u2013 a place in the Peloponnese, hence its name Argo
        \nmelon (having a very long and narrow shape, with strong ridges)
        \n\uf0b7 When someone has a long and narrow skull, Greeks call him\/her
        \nArgo melon headed
        \n\uf0b7 One can roast its seeds and eat them as passatembo (pumpkin
        \nseeds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the melon you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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        Fresh Herbs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        ROSEMARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        \n
        \nOne of the most useful and popular aromatic plants<\/span><\/strong> one can grow in a mediterranean garden!<\/p>\n

        In addition to its beauty as a decorative plant, it is widely used in cooking, as it adds a unique taste in our food, since it is perfectly combined with lemon marinated meats and baked potatoes.<\/span><\/strong> It also flavors fish, vegetables, soups, even several sauces!<\/p>\n

        It is also a \u201cmiracle\u201d herb, with many medical uses due to its oil!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Rosemary<\/p>\n

        Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>Bush<\/p>\n

        Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 1 \u2013 2 meters<\/p>\n

        Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

        Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Little, once or twice a week<\/p>\n

        Soil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> General purpose plant soil or a special one for aromatic plants<\/p>\n

        Flower color:<\/span><\/strong> Purple, white, pink, or blue<\/p>\n

        Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>February \u2013 early March<\/p>\n

        Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> High<\/p>\n

        Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>High<\/p>\n


        \nThe Rosemary secrets:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 It belongs to the same family as peppermint.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Its Latin name Rosmarinus means rose of the sea!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Helps memory, heart, and eyes<\/span> <\/strong>to function properly!<\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Its oil is used for purposes of fragrant bodily perfumes or to emit an aroma into a room<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 It is also used as a cosmetic for the face and hair,<\/span> <\/strong>as it has beneficial properties for the skin and for hair growth!<\/p>\n

        …and the rosemary\u2019s label!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the rosemary you planted!<\/span> This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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        \nPARSLEY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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        Parsley is a herb that matches…with almost every dish, that’s why we call someone “parsley”,<\/span><\/strong> when one can be found and adapted in any environment!<\/p>\n

        Parsley is one of the most favorite herbs. We grow it in our garden, or our balcony. Its aromatic leaves are used in salads, pies and many more recipes, giving a special taste and aroma to a great number of dishes!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Parsley
        \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>Herb
        \nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 40 cm
        \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun (shade in the summer)
        \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>Frequently and in small amounts
        \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Enriched
        \nFlower colour:<\/span> <\/strong>Greenish – yellow
        \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> January until September
        \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>High, resistant to frost
        \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> High, as long as the soil is moist<\/p>\n

        SECRETS OF PARSLEY:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        . In ancient Greece it was called petroselino (stone celery)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 It is very high in iron<\/span> <\/strong>(more than any other green vegetable) and contains vitamins A, B, C (3 times more vitamin C than an orange).<\/p>\n

        . It helps<\/span><\/strong> in the digestion process.<\/p>\n

        . The ancient Greeks used it as an aromatic herb but also as a medicine for various diseases,<\/span><\/strong> while the Roman gladiators always used it in their juices to gain strength.<\/p>\n

        \u2026AND HERE IS THE PARSLEY LABEL!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted!<\/span><\/b><\/span>
        \nPlace the stick in the soil of the parsley you just planted!
        \nThis way you will know which plant it is<\/strong><\/span>, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

        ………………………………………………………………………………..<\/span>
        \n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        OREGANO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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        They say that oregano got its name from the Greek words mountain (oros) and splendor, (ganos).<\/span><\/strong> It is considered as the brilliant plant of the mountain.<\/p>\n

        Oregano is the best-known herb of Greece since ancient times, with a characteristic aroma and taste.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Greek oregano is considered<\/span> <\/strong>one of the best in the world!<\/p>\n

        We rub its aromatic leaves – usually dried – and use them in many Greek dishes, mainly in grilled meats and in the well-known \u201cvillage salad\u201d (horiatiki)!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Oregano<\/span><\/p>\n

        Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> herb<\/p>\n

        Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> Up to 70 cm<\/p>\n

        Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span> <\/strong>Sun<\/p>\n

        Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> A little, it is drought tolerant<\/p>\n

        Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

        Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>White, light purple<\/p>\n

        Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>March – April<\/p>\n

        Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Cold resistant<\/p>\n

        Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Heat resistant<\/p>\n

        The Oregano secrets…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It can be cultivated even in stony soils \u2013 we find it everywhere in Greek nature.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It is a relative of<\/span><\/strong> basil, rosemary, thyme, dittany, mint and sage.<\/p>\n

        In ancient Greece oregano was used as a decoction against swelling.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Its essential oil can help with toothache.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It has many more healing properties: in addition to swelling, it helps with coughs, rheumatism, and high blood pressure.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2026AND HERE IS THE OREGANO LABEL!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted! <\/span><\/b><\/span>Place the stick in the soil of the oregano you just planted!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>This way you will know which plant it is,<\/strong> especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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        \n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

        Dill<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        One of the most popular herbs of the Mediterranean cuisine, which flavors our food and gives them a special aroma in a minute!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It is used in salads, soups, pies, and various sauces.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It is rich in nutrients and is very beneficial for our health.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Dill<\/span><\/p>\n

        Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>herb<\/p>\n

        Maximum height:<\/span> <\/strong>40 to 60 cm<\/p>\n

        Light preferences:<\/span><\/strong> (shade, sun) Sun<\/p>\n

        Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Quite often, in small quantities, in wintertime only when the soil is dry<\/p>\n

        Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

        Flower color:<\/span><\/strong> Yellow and orange<\/p>\n

        Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>March to June<\/p>\n

        Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Quite low, but not below 0\u02da C<\/p>\n

        Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>Quite high, not higher than 35\u03bf C<\/p>\n

        THE SECRETS OF DILL….<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 Its characteristic smell is reminiscent of aniseed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 It belongs to the same family as other herbs, such as fennel, cumin, anise, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 Ancient Greeks made perfume from its flowers and put it in various wines that named them “dill wines”.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 Also, ancient Greeks crowned the winners with flowering branches of dill<\/span><\/strong> and athletes anointed their bodies with the essential oil of the dill fruit to relax their muscles!<\/p>\n

        \u2022 It is used for colic pains that babies have, as a diuretic and enhances breathing.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2026.and the dill\u2019s label!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the dill you planted!<\/span> This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span> <\/strong>especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

        ………………………………………………………………………<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        BASIL<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        \"\"<\/p>\n

        “I’ll be the basil at the window!”<\/span><\/strong>, says a Greek song!<\/p>\n

        Basil is the most favorite plant pictured on every Greek postcard! You have seen it on balconies, all over Greece. And yet, it is said that basil travelled from India to Greece, at the time of Alexander the Great!<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Since then, it has become the most famous plant in our country and it smells great!<\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Basil<\/span><\/p>\n

        Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> herb<\/p>\n

        Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 30 to 50 cm<\/p>\n

        Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span> <\/strong>Sun<\/p>\n

        Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> A lot, so that the soil doesn\u2019t dry<\/p>\n

        Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

        Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>White, light purple<\/p>\n

        Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> April – May<\/p>\n

        Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>Low<\/p>\n

        Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Quite enough<\/p>\n

        The basil\u2019s secrets…<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Basil repels mosquitoes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Basil tea helps digestion and fights anxiety<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2026.and the basil\u2019s label!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the basil you planted!<\/span> This way, you will know which plant it is,<\/span> <\/strong>especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

        <\/span><\/p>\n

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        \n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

        Lavender – Lavandula<\/span>
        \n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

        \"\"<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        One of the most famous and favorite aromatic plants, is lavender.<\/p>\n

        In Greece, it can be found in every garden and every veranda! Its purple flowers beautify our home, protect our clothes inside closets and their scent calms and relaxes us!<\/p>\n

        Lavender\u2019s secrets<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Lavender expels mosquitoes and moths from our closets<\/strong>
        \n<\/b>\u00b7 Lavender essential oil<\/strong> helps fight stress & insomnia
        \n. Lavender drink<\/strong> helps with headaches, stomach aches and insomnia and stress.
        \n. Lavender oil<\/strong> helps with redness and burns.<\/span><\/p>\n


        \n\u2026AND HERE IS THE LAVENDER LABEL!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted!<\/span><\/b><\/span>
        \nPlace the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted!
        \nThis way you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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        \n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>Flowering plants
        \n<\/span><\/p>\n

        Petunia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        One of the most popular and beautiful ornamental plants with trumpet-shaped flowers and a huge variety of colors!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It is the easiest way to fill our gardens and balconies with color, since it blooms quickly and its flowering lasts from spring to autumn!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Petunia
        \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>herb
        \nMaximum height:<\/span> <\/strong>20 to 60 cm
        \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span> <\/strong>Sun
        \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>A little (2 times a week\/in hot weather every 2 days)
        \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Rich in nutrients
        \nFlower colour:<\/span> <\/strong>white, yellow, red, orange, pink, purple and black
        \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> Late February to April
        \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Low, up to 3\u03bf C
        \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>Quite enough, up to 35\u03bf<\/p>\n

        THE SECRETS OF THE PETUNIA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 It is a \u201ccousin\u201d of potato, tomato, pepper, eggplant and tobacco and is native to South America!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 Can be combined with other flowers<\/span> <\/strong>such as pansy, violet and dogwood<\/p>\n

        \u2022 In order for the flowers to be full and its colors to be more vivid, it must always be exposed to the sun.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2022 We smell its aroma more strongly at dusk and more at night, while at noon it hardly smells at all!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        …AND THE Petunia LABEL!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Then put the stick in the soil of the Petunia you planted!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time\u2026!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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