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CABBAGE

crinkled small savoy cabbage

Cabbage is well-known throughout the world. Loved or loathed, it has been grown for thousands of years.

Posted byLynneMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, VegetablesLeave a comment on CABBAGE

WINTER SAVORY

green leafed sprawling winter savory, white flowers

Winter Savory is a relatively unknown perennial herb from the Mediterranean region. It was known and used by the Ancient Romans.

Posted byLynneMarch 18, 2022March 16, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:easy-to-grow, Perennial, Winter SavoryLeave a comment on WINTER SAVORY

CARROTS

orange carrots lying on wooden table

Homegrown carrots taste better than commercially grown carrots. This article looks at history, myths, culinary and medicinal uses and tips for growing this popular vegetable.

Posted byLynneFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, VegetablesTags:root cropsLeave a comment on CARROTS

LEMON SCENTED VERBENA

pointed, bright-green leaves of lemon verbena

Lemon Scented Verbena is a highly scented, easy-to-grow, perennial shrub, with a myriad of uses. What’s not to love?

Posted byLynneFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:Perennial, PollinatorsLeave a comment on LEMON SCENTED VERBENA

STRAWBERRIES

commercially grown strawberries stacked

Strawberries are a popular choice of home gardeners. Learn their history as a cultivated plant and how to grow them.

Posted byLynneFebruary 11, 2022February 10, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, FruitsLeave a comment on STRAWBERRIES

OREGANO

leaves of common oregano

Oregano, close relative of marjoram, comes in several varieties. Being a Mediterranean plant, they are easy to grow.

Posted byLynneJanuary 28, 2022January 27, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:Mediterranean, PerennialLeave a comment on OREGANO

Midgen Berry

white, speckled berry in from or smaller purple berries, fine green leaves

Midgen Berries are the fruit of a small, Australian native shrub.

Posted byLynneJanuary 21, 2022January 19, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTSTags:Australian native, bush tucker, PerennialLeave a comment on Midgen Berry

DAHLIAS

two orange dahlia flowers, dark stems

Dahlias, sometimes referred to as the ‘queen of daisies’ have edible flowers and tubers.

Posted byLynneJanuary 14, 2022January 13, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Edible-flowersTags:easy-to-grow, Flowers, PerennialLeave a comment on DAHLIAS

We look forward to sharing the year ahead with you.Mark & Lynne 🍅

Posted byLynneJanuary 1, 2022January 1, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTSLeave a comment on

PARSLEY

small section of flat leaf parsley

Parsley is an easy herb to grow. It self-seeds easily giving you free plants in subsequent years. It has been around for over 2,000 years.

Posted byLynneDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:Biennial, easy-to-grow, Self-seedsLeave a comment on PARSLEY

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