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 of the onion family: Veggies:Â Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs:Â Chives Flowers: Â Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) […]
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. Drum roll please. . . now presenting some of the nightshade family members: Veggies:  Peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant and potatoes – Now don’t get all […]
The formal name of the carrot family is Umbelliferae which refers to the upside down umbrella shape of the flowers of these plants.  This family could also be called the Umbrella Family! Here are some of the family members: Veggies: Celery, celeriac (celery root), carrot, parsnip and parsley root Herbs: Anise, caraway, chervil, cilantro, coriander, […]
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