In most parts of the country it is now time to plant basil. Yippee! Like many cooks, basil is my favorite herb in the kitchen, and as luck would have it, it’s completely versatile in the garden too. There are dozens of different varieties–ones with red foliage, ruffled ones, columnar types, and even miniature plants…
My updated book Edible Landscaping took off like a rocket this past November, selling out of current stock in less than a month. We are expecting a new shipment the first week of February. There are a few copies still available at Barnes and Noble and seedsavers.org and burpee.com. You can also place an order…
Be sure the read the latest Washington Post article on Rosalind Creasy, and her lifelong work in the field of edible landscaping. ‘Edible Landscaping’ pioneer Rosalind Creasy eschews grass for vegetables (Link) My book was also recommended in the Washington Post as one of the best landscape design and gardening books available. (Link)
A recent review/interview about my new Edible Landscaping book in the LA Times HERE.
The Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa has been a part of my life since the late 70s when I, and a lot of other worried American gardeners, became aware that many of the old time vegetable and fruit varieties were rapidly disappearing. At that time, most of the major seed companies were offering more…
