Our Environment

The Date Palm: Floral camel of the desertTHE Date Palm, Phoenix dactylifera L., is one of the world’s oldest fruit trees, enjoying mention in both the Qur’an and the Bible.

WHEN IT comes to seasoning and flavouring foods, the leaves of eschallot, thyme, basil and other such herbs can turn a simple dish into an unforgettable masterpiece.

Narcissus a symbol of unrequited loveThe Narcissus plant, also known as the daffodil, is a beautiful flowering plant which can be grown in your garden with the added value of ownership of a plant with   a colourful history as a symbol of unrequited love.

Tulips or Two Lips!The connection between Tulips and Two Lips may be a matter of whimsy.Notwithstanding this the tulip can lay claim to be among the most popular of garden flowers particularly at Easter time.

Legends of the BaobabLEGEND and folklore abound in areas where Baobab trees have a natural habitat. These legends and tales of folklore are fuelled by the longevity of this miracle tree, which has a lifespan of 5,000 years.

The Jatropha: Treasured for more than its beautyRESEARCH has shown that oil from the crushed seeds of the Jatropha plant makes an excellent biofuel. Oil content of Jatropha seeds varies from 28% to 30%, and there is an 80% extraction rate.

The Gooseberry: A veritable ‘tree of life’MANY Guyanese may know that the humble Gooseberry tree was brought to Guyana from India, but few would know of the amazing attributes of its fruit.

The Star Jasmine: A beautiful, dexterous garden plantALTHOUGH the “Star Jasmine” with its beautiful star-shaped flowers can be grown in a pot, it is also an excellent plant for making a hedge, or for covering part of a wall that looks unsightly.