In honor of the White House Garden, which may or may not continue during the next presidency, here are some November gardening photos from Gardenerd HQ. We will continue to grow a diversity of crops from all over the world.
Italian flat leaf parsley came to Britain from the Mediterranean.Borage originated in Aleppo but is now found all over the world.Nasturtiums originated in Argentina, Peru and Chile.Artichokes trace their origins back to Italy and Greece. This particular Winnetka Purple artichoke was developed by Winnetka Farms here in Los Angeles.San Marzano tomatoes are a staple of Italy, but the tomato originated in Central and South America. It’s a New World food.Texas Early Grano, Red Creole and Italian Cippolini onions are ready to be transplanted. Onions are believed to have originated in Asian, but have been traced back to Pakistan.Calendula re-seeds itself every year here at Gardenerd HQ. It is native to the Mediterranean.A New World Food, potatoes originated from Peru and Northwest Bolivia.Garlic originated in West and Central Asia. We grow Kettle River Giant, a softneck that grows well in warm-winter climates.Spinach began in Persia, modern day Iran. It grows best in fall here in SoCal.According to Purdue University, “Pea probably originated in southwestern Asia, possibly northwestern India, Pakistan or adjacent areas of former USSR and Afghanistan.” These shelling peas stand straight up on their own.Turkey Red wheat is a Ukrainian landrace. It doesn’t do much over winter, but will spring up in spring.Our chickens enjoy the last of our Crimson Sweet watermelons. Watermelon originated in southern Africa.
Everything we eat comes from somewhere across the globe. Let us celebrate diversity in our gardens this fall.
