Tag Archives: perennial vegetables

Asparagii of Unknown Origins

For many years I was on the hunt for wild asparagus seeds for my nursery. I needed asparagii but only from seed. Not far from my nursery was a real life asparagus nursery which was 100 percent clonal. The asparagus … Continue reading

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A-Salading We Shall Go with Viola

Crop Diversity: Perennial Greens-Violets Growing edible perennial greens is part of the edible landscape movement. It was born with the idea that an ornamental plant can provide food. The edible greens created by a violet can be harvested as a … Continue reading

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Capturing Vitality and Vigor While Pursuing Diversity

There is a huge array of vines that are used in permaculture for food production. Some of these perennial crops are rarely grown yet are very easy to grow and use. Part of the reluctance of planting them is due … Continue reading

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