I let bronze fennel grow here & there in my vegetable & flower gardens (prob couldn't stop it) because it is a fabulous pollinator plant. The flowers & foliage are ornamental enough to make beautiful cut flowers & the bulbs, of course, are yummy. I'll leave you with a favorite story told to me by my grandfather: growing up in Italy, his family had it growing by the garden gate & he would always pinch a sprig to chew before going out on a date. To sweeten his breath, in hopes of getting a kiss!!!
I let bronze fennel grow here & there in my vegetable & flower gardens (prob couldn't stop it) because it is a fabulous pollinator plant. The flowers & foliage are ornamental enough to make beautiful cut flowers & the bulbs, of course, are yummy. I'll leave you with a favorite story told to me by my grandfather: growing up in Italy, his family had it growing by the garden gate & he would always pinch a sprig to chew before going out on a date. To sweeten his breath, in hopes of getting a kiss!!!
When does "emmenagogue" get a turn as Word of the Week?
Giant artichoke, Castroville CA—Artichoke Capital of the World (no kidding)