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Flowering Plants<\/p>\n

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

11. Sunflower
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>
\nA sun \u2026 in a flower! After all, it gets its name from the fact that the flower “follows” the sun!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It comes from America<\/span><\/strong> and is a particularly tall plant with hairy toothed leaves<\/p>\n

A spectacular summer flower with a bright yellow color on the outside and brown on the inside<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is destroyed by the cold of winter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Maximum height<\/span><\/strong> From 1 to 3 meters<\/p>\n

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

Water requirements (little, a lot)<\/span><\/strong> Around one time a week<\/p>\n

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

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

Sowed in (month of the year)<\/span> <\/strong>Springtime until June<\/p>\n

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

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

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

It is of<\/span> great economic importance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is cultivated for a wide variety of its products, such as:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its oil,<\/span> <\/strong>sun oil, which is found in the sunflower seeds \u2013 it is mainly used for frying<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its seeds –<\/span><\/strong> the sunflower seeds that are eaten by both humans and birds<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Fuel,<\/span><\/strong> biodiesel<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Decorative plant,<\/span><\/strong> because of its impressive flowers<\/p>\n

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

Then put the stick in the soil of the sunflower you planted!<\/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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Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Pepper cultivation is well known since ancient times. Peppers have a wide variety of colors, and flavors. Some peppers are sweet, some more spicy and some are really hot!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The pepper fruit occurs in large variety of shapes, f<\/span>rom narrow, small conical, to large and bulky ones. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Peppers can be grilled, stuffed with cheese, rice or minced meat. They are a well-known ingredient of the famous Greek cottage salad (horiatiki). One can find peppers pickled, as an appetizer, in sauces, in soups, served with meat or seafood,<\/span><\/strong> or as a base for several spices.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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herb<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Maximum height<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Up to 75 centimeters when well supported<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

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

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Sun<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Water requirements (little, a lot)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Its roots must be moist<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Soil preferences (type)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Rich in nutrients<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Flower color<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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White<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

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

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Springtime<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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Low \u2013 it is damaged below 12<\/span><\/span>\u03bf<\/span><\/sup>C<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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High<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

    \n
  • It comes from Mexico.<\/span> <\/strong>Columbus brought it from America to Europe.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pepper is a key ingredient in Mexican cuisine, but is also used in all national cuisines.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pepper takes its name from the Spanish pimento<\/span><\/strong> which means pepper.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • There are 50 different types of pepper<\/span> <\/strong>(sweet and hot).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Its fruit is cut when it is still green. If we let it ripen further, it turns yellow or even dark red.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • In countries with very warm climate, people eat a lot of hot pepper, as it makes the body sweat and thus, helps to lower its temperature.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It has vitamin A and C.<\/span><\/strong> Hot peppers give us paprika, chili, cayenne, bucovo. They are also the basis for tabasco hot sauce. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hot peppers burn us a lot because they contain a chemical substance called capsaicin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    …and the Pepper\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 Pepper 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!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Beneath you will find the labels of Pepper<\/span> and Chily Pepper<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/strong>
    \n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    CORN
    \n<\/span>
    \n\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    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!
    \n<\/span><\/strong>
    \n<\/span><\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/strong><\/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

     <\/p>\n

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

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

      \n
    • 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

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

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

      \"\"<\/p>\n

      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


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

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

      \"\"<\/p>\n

      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

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

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

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      Cabbage is a leafy green, pale green or purple plant <\/span><\/strong>grown as a biennial vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower<\/p>\n

      A cabbage generally weighs between 500 and 1,000 grams.<\/span><\/strong> Smooth-leafed, firm-headed green cabbages are the most common ones<\/p>\n

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

      Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 40 \u2013 60 cm the 1rst year, 1,5 m. the 2nd year<\/p>\n

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

      Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>Often and in small amounts, keep the soil moist<\/p>\n

      Soil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Rich in nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium<\/p>\n

      Flower colour:<\/span><\/strong> White and yellow<\/p>\n

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

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

      Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>Ideally it needs 20-26\u02da C<\/p>\n

      Cabbage’s secrets<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 Cabbage was most likely domesticated somewhere in Europe before 1000 BC.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 It was also employed by European sailors to prevent scurvy during long ship voyages at sea.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 Cabbage can be prepared in many ways: It can be pickled, steamed, roasted, saut\u00e9ed, braised, or eaten raw, as a salad. Raw cabbage is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00b7 In Greece, cabbage is used for \u201cdolmades\u201d<\/span><\/strong>, as its big leaves, when steamed are used to envelop minced meat. It is very well-known and very tasty dish, served with egg- lemon sauce.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      . Many European and Asiatic names for Cabbage derive from the Celto-Slavic root cap, meaning “Head”<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u2026.and the Cabbage\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 Cabbage 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<\/p>\n

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

      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

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

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

      \"\"<\/p>\n

      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

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

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

        \n
      • \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

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

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

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

        \"\"<\/p>\n

        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

        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

        ……………………………………………………………………
        \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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