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Chervil - Garden
White flowers appear on delicate flat umbels. The plant contains vitamin C, carotene, iron, and magnesium. The seeds can be eaten green or added to baked goods. The Garden Chervil was used for medicinal purposes in the middle ages, such as, for rheumatism and was said to have rejuvenation powers. The Chervil can grow in containers or inside during the winter and is a pretty addition to flower arrangements. It is one of the "fines herbes" of classic French cooking. The Chervil is a dainty plant with indented leaves on thin, slightly hairy stems. The Chervil Garden, 'Anthriscus cerefolium', has the subtle flavor of parsley and tarragon. Chervil prefers rich, well drained soil. With almost infinite uses, Garden Chervil is a must for any culinary/medicinal herb garden. Plant in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Uses include, salads, sprinkled liberally over chops, fish, steak, and mixed in cold drinks such as tomato or fruit juices. ... additional info
Pea - Edible Pod - Oregon Sugar Pod Plant in the early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Peas prefer well drained soil. The Pea Snow Oregon Sugar Pod ll, 'Pisum sativum', is a flat podded type pea that has great disease resistance and is tasty and stringless. The short 28 inch plants are easy to manage and they are excellent for the freezer. In mild climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. This is one of those vegetables that tastes much better garden grown than from a store. |
