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But when sunflowers were introduced to Europe from the Americas in the early 16th century they were little more than garden novelties. The 16th-century English herbalist, John Gerard, was disappointed that the sunflowers in his Holborn garden in London were only 4.3 metres tall (those of his European competitors reached 7.3 metres). Today, sunflowers, with their massive, yellow flower heads are among the most recognisable plants on the planet.

“I was fortunate enough to be able to partner with some people in the industry that gave us a leg up. One company was particularly helpful to us,” Scott remarks.

To use in a stir fry, remove the rind’s outer layer of green skin with a knife, reserving the white part to julienne into matchsticks. Sautéed over high heat, the rind will soften in as little as five minutes, absorbing the flavors of what it’s placed within. Watermelon rind is most commonly incorporated into Asian-inspired dishes, sautéed alongside ingredients such as sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Add in such veggies as carrots and peppers, and a protein such as shrimp, tofu, or chicken, to craft a quick and effortless meal.

These green-hued nuts come from a tree that is native to western Asia, and evidence suggests that they were consumed as early as 7,000 BC. In Persia (now called Iran), pistachios symbolized wealth and high status, and in later years they were introduced to countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. As pistachios grow, the shell naturally cracks open halfway, making it quick and easy to reach the nut inside! Pistachios are lower in fat and calories than most other nuts, and are an excellent source of vitamin B6, which assists in the formation of hemoglobin, a molecule that helps carry oxygen in red blood cells. They are also the only nut that contain a high amount of carotenoids, which help contribute to eye health.

Mariah Carey got her diva label before most millennials were born. When the diva requested doves and kittens for a lighting ceremony in London, it just wasn’t mean to be.  "We did manage to source the doves that we were going to release into the sky, but the kittens proved terribly difficult," a source told Daily Mail, as reported by Zimbio.

My favourite way to eat watermelon lately is in salad form. For those who have never tried this somewhat strange combination of watermelon, feta, mint, lime, olives and red onions before, I know you may be scared, but trust me, it all works together swimmingly. It’s savoury and refreshing, and very easy to toss together at the last minute for entertaining. So why is this salad so darn good? The sweetness of the melon is balanced by the salty, creamy feta cheese and briny olives. The red onion adds an obvious contrast, and it’s key to let the very thin slices mingle in the fresh lime juice for several minutes, as this will help cut some of its sharpness. And don’t hold back on the fresh mint — it really does tie all of the flavours together. If you’re like me and have a giant pot of mint just outside the door, you’re always looking for ways to use it. This is one! Don’t bother chopping the parsley though — those leaves can be left as is, or torn. Dress it with a nice, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and a good amount of fresh black pepper to finish. If I haven’t convinced you on the magic of these ingredients amalgamated together, and you’re not too keen on the onions and olives in this salad, it’s perfectly acceptable to omit them. You lose some of the complexity of flavours, but it’s still a gorgeous way to eat watermelon. This salad looks very pretty on a large platter, and tastes even better when a crowd of those you adore are gathered around. That’s what summer is about, right?

The Mullers were strapped for cash. Health care for Eda’s mother was nearing $10,000 a month. Hollister said he planned to pay the Mullers nearly $1 million a year in rental fees and spend around $3 million rehabbing the greenhouses, which they would still own. Hollister said he could sell between 100,000 and 150,000 plants a month, grown in 65,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Each plant would fetch between $5 and $10, perhaps more.

It has now been discovered that the pumpkin seeds, which were usually thrown away, are in fact, loaded with more nutrients than the fruit itself. Pumpkin seeds in packets are readily available in the super markets.

When Geddes started out on this journey, he was somewhat skeptical, and it took consistent urging to get him going.

For California farmers — many struggling like the Mullers — the state’s legalization of marijuana has offered the prospect of raising a lucrative crop that could keep them on their land. They must first win the approval of their communities, and the debate dividing Half Moon Bay has also paralyzed other parts of the state.

“The oat-milling world is a very small group of people,” he allows, “but every one of them that I’ve met so far has been a good-intentioned and kind person. I’m excited to work in this industry for years to come.”

It will be several years before farmers can grow it commercially, as seed supplies have to be ramped up starting next season, said Kater Hake, a vice president at Cotton Inc., which does research and marketing for growers and funded the project.