History of Grapevines

Because of the introduction of the European grapevines into America in the 1500’s, there was ample time for intermixing of species, so that taxonomists today have great difficulty of positively identifying a grapevine growing in the woods as a true native.

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Edible Weeds

Although edible weeds are seen by most of us as the ‘bad plants’, some people actually use them in soups, stir fries and salads.

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Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

What could be better than a warm winter salad when the weather turns cooler? The combination of sweet and white potatoes, carrots, onions and beets brings you the taste of the garden long after planting season is over.

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