Exotic Edibles
October 2005
Rouge d’Etampes Pumpkin – “Cucurbita pepo” Origin: France We just got done this morning pulling the last of these pumpkins out of our garden…this year was a bumper crop! Also
September 2005
Loquat – Eriobotrya japonica Origin: China Last month I gave a plant talk at the Erie Cage Bird Association. Afterwards, the club held a raffle of plants which I had
August 2005
Thai Hot Peppers aka “Thai Dragons” – Capsicum frutescens Origin: Asia Hot peppers have gained in popularity over the past few years, due in part to the fact that even
July 2005
Swiss Chard “Beta Bright Lights”– Beta vulgaris cicia Origin: New Zealand During these hot days of summer, it’s refreshing to have a garden green that stands up to the high
June 2005
Hollyhock– Alcea rosea Origin: Europe Looking for a lovely flowering plant that will draw hummingbirds and butterflies? Why not try the Hollyhock. A hardy biennial, hollyhocks of old were tall,
May 2005
Pansy– Viola x Wittrockiana Origin: Europe Pansies thrive in cool weather, bringing bright color to the spring garden then fading in the heat of summer, only to return in