Cucumbers
It’s peak cucumber season at my backyard farm! These thirst-quenching gourds are ripe and ready for salads, snacks, and smoothies. Used topically, they promise reduced puffiness.1, 2 Infused in water, they promise refreshing flavor with less risk of indigestion than citrus infusions.3 There are many varieties of Cucumis sativus, or cucumber as it is commonly known. I grew an heirloom variety this year, seeds…