Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
Most of the members of the Amaryllidaceae Plant Family or the Onion Plant Family are rather stinky! Here are some of the members: Veggies: Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs: Chives Flowers: Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) can be planted when […]
The Solanaceae or the Nightshade Family includes many of my favorite veggies. Some people are allergic to some of the members of this family. Thankfully, I am not. Here are some of the nightshade family members: Veggies: peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant and potatoes – Now don’t get all fussy that I included these […]
The official and long name for the Morning Glory Plant Family is Convolvulaceae – wow is that a mouth full! Veggies:Â sweet potatoes Blooms:Â morning glory, moonflowers and ornamental sweet potato vines Similarities:Â Here are some features that some of the members of the morning glory family have:Â heart shaped leaves, trumpet shaped flowers, tuberous […]
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