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The Why and What of Perennial Vegetables

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Written by Trent Rhode Wednesday, 01 October 2008 09:36

 
It’s a funny thing. Most gardeners can name several of their favourite perennial flowers, but when it comes to vegetables, most people can only name one or two.

There are more than just asparagus and rhubarb that keep coming back year after year with little effort, however. There are dozens of delectable perennial food plants that are, only now, gaining recognition in cool temperate climates.

 

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