Along the rolling hills of the San Francisco Bay Area, there is an abundance of fennel plants. Towering high above the rest of the ground cover with its feathery leaves, much of the year it blooms with tiny yellow flowers covered in sweet nectar, which you can lick right off the flowers. In the dead … Continue reading
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Asparagus Again?
I love local foraging so today is a treat. Around 15 years ago, I had a fairly successful attempt at growing asparagus in a planter box on my back patio. It was actually a little too successful as it grew very quickly, always went to seed before picking and when I finally gave up, it took … Continue reading