lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a versatile and widely cultivated leafy green vegetable, cherished for its crisp texture and varied flavor. As a staple ingredient in salads, sandwiches, wraps and more,  
Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad

Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad

When there’s salad, there’s lettuce — well, most of the time. You might be surprised to know that lettuce isn’t included in the traditional Greek salad! That’s right: the crunchy, refreshing  
Garden Gags and Midnight Munchies

Garden Gags and Midnight Munchies

Growing up in a family where even spinach got star billing thanks to Popeye, gardening was practically in my genes. My siblings and I, forming a motley crew of garden  
Different Types of Lettuce by Flavor

Different Types of Lettuce by Flavor

Like most people, I was once in the camp of those who didn't believe that you could really taste a difference between lettuces, but maybe that's because my two main  
Growing Garden Burgers in your Backyard

Growing Garden Burgers in your Backyard

Growing up with a love for burgers doesn't mean you can't embrace the green side of life! Join me in the backyard burger revolution with these five plant-powered creations that