Long squash is, predictably, a long narrow variety of squash and is similar to zucchini in flavor. Long squash is predicted to be of African origin, but it is found throughout Europe and Asia and goes by a variety of names throughout the world. Grown most often in...
Limes are an essential ingredient in cuisines all over the world. Originating in tropical Southeast Asia, limes are valued for their zesty flavor. More aromatic than lemons, limes prove the old saying that good things come in small packages. Whether you’re...
Lemon verbena is a woody, perennial shrub native to many countries in South America. It can grow to heights of 9 feet and has a powerful lemony scent. It’s leaves are long and narrow, 2 to 4 inches in length.
Lemon Thyme is a low growing perennial, that spreads easily. It has small ovoid shaped leaves arranged along a thin, woody stem. Lemon thyme is closely related to common thyme, but is characterized by it’s citrus scent and flavor.
Lemon grass belongs to a large family of perennial grasses. It grows in clumps of stalks, and resembles green onions in shape. Lemon grass has thin, pointed, inedible leaves. In fact only the bottom, white portion of the plant is used in cooking. The stalk is somewhat...
