Oca
Oxalis tuberosa Introduction: In its native Andes oca is second only to the potato in importance as a staple root vegetable. This is largely because it can be productive under … Read More
Author: Frank Tozer
Squash, Winter and Pumpkins
Cucurbita species Introduction: The winter squash and pumpkins belong to various species, including C. pepo, C. mixta, C. moschata and C. maxima. They are grown in pretty much the same … Read More
Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassas Introduction: I included the strawberry in fruiting vegetables simply because I didn’t want to create another category for it. It is grown in the same ways as … Read More
Tiny houses for life
The UN Declaration of Human rights includes decent housing as a human right, but our system prefers to look upon it as a business opportunity (just as they do with … Read More
Sow Thistle
Sonchus species Asteraceae These useful food plants are more closely related to the Lettuces (Lactuca) than to other Thistles. They are nutritious (rich in vitamins A and C) and no … Read More
Great Plantain
Plantago major Plantaginaceae This species has followed European explorers and settlers all around the world. This fact was not unnoticed by indigenous people in several countries, who named the plant … Read More
