Tag Archives: samphire

The Tree Collard

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Denise

Just another brassica, right? Let’s read the label, shall we? (Plant label: “Tree Collards. Evergreen. 8-10′ tall. Old American heirloom. Very nutritious, high in protein. Excellent steamed or boiled. Full-part sun, water regularly.”) No, that was not a typo. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits | Tagged Allium schoenoprasum, Allium tuberosum, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, Crithmum maritimum, edibles, H&H Nursery, Jersey Cabbage, kale, samphire, tree collard | 16 Comments

Samphire

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Denise

You’d think selecting plants based on leaves, flowers, bark, and berries would be more than enough criteria to consider, but occasionally the quest for plants takes in other, less tangible considerations, at least for me, and certain plants can edge … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits | Tagged Annies Annuals, Crithmum maritimum, samphire, umbellifer | 5 Comments