gardening – n. to work in a garden : to take care of the plants

flavor – n. a particular type of taste

ripen – v. fruit that becomes ready to harvest and eat

flesh – n. the soft parts of a piece of fruit

anise – n. a plant with seeds that are used in cooking

spicy – adj. flavored with many herbs

crisp – adj. pleasantly firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed

juice – n. the liquid part that can be squeezed out of vegetables and fruits

prune – v. to reduce a tree or bush by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted