Exotic Edibles
March 2005
Gourmet Greens – Amaranthus spp., Brassica spp., Lepidium spp Etc.. Origin: World Healthy, tasty, full of nutrition and rich in dietary fiber, Gourmet Greens are wonderful. Not only are they
February 2005
Red Chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia Origin: Eastern USA Continuing along the theme of biodiversity and encouraging a balance ecosystem, I would like to introduce a plant which makes a wonderful
January 2005
Tall Fernleaf Fiddleneck or Bee Plant – Phacelia tanacetifolia Origin: South Western USA and Mexico As we start the New Year, the focus will be on those plants which
December 2004
Christmas Wintergreen – Gaultheria procumbens Origin: Northeast USA One of the most useful edible plants native to the United States, the tiny Christmas Wintergreen adds a bright spot of color
November 2004
Chinese Evergreen – Aglaonema crispum Origin: Southeast Asia Have a spot that doesn’t get that much light but could use a plant to brighten things up? Look no further than
October 2004
Gerbera Daisy – Gerbera jamesonii Origin: South Africa The Gerbera Daisy produces lovely flowers, which in its natural state are red, yellow or orange. Commercial growers have expanded on the