“Cloves are unopened, sun-dried flower buds from the tropical clove tree. In Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries, cloves were worth at least their weight in gold, due to the high cost of importing them.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Christopher Columbus discovered Allspice in Jamaica on one of his voyages to the New World. Spice traders named the tree Allspice because its dried fruit, which looks similar to a peppercorn, had a combination of flavors: clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Nutmeg contains myristicin, a natural compound that has mind-altering affects if ingested in large doses. However, consuming large amounts of nutmeg can cause illness in most people, and some deaths from nutmeg overdose have been reported. Nutmeg is highly toxic to dogs.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Ginger comes from the underground stem (called a rhizome) of a flowering plant in the same family as cardamom and turmeric. The rhizomes are sliced, dried, and ground to produce the spice.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Dogs play an active role in agriculture by assisting farmers and ranchers with herding, hunting, and guarding livestock.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Research has shown that broccoli has more protein per calorie than steak.” ~ American Agriculture Facts

“Thyme derives its name from the Greek word Thymus, which means courage. Romans, Scottish Highlanders, and knights during the Middle Ages, all believed the herb helped increase their courage.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Ancient Greeks believed the goddess Aphrodite created Oregano, which has been used medicinally as an antiseptic. The word loosely translates in Greek to ‘Joy of the Mountains.’”