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Carrots come from the Umbelliferae plant family, along with their relatives; parsnips, parsley, fennel, cumin, dill and anise. There are over 100 varieties of carrots, including purple, yellow, white, and red coloured ones. Known mainly for having high amounts of beta carotene (which is converted into Vitamin A by the liver), carrots also have many more fantastic beneficial nutrients. Read More

Apples along with their relatives; peaches, almonds, pears, raspberries, plums, cherries and apricots, are from the Rose family of plants. Today there are over 7000 varieties of apples to choose from, many of which are hybrids of two or more varieties. There is a fantastic website where you can look up every variety of apple to find out more information. They also promote orchards all around the world, including local organic orchards in BC. Read More