Plant No-Pamper Perennial Produce

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March/April 1978
 
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And any time of the year—except, of course, when the ground is frozen-the crisp, nutty flavored little tubers of the day lily can be dug, cleaned, and eaten raw ... either alone or in a salad. Or, if you prefer, boil the miniature "potatoes" in salted water till they're tender, and "dig in".

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There are many other perennial plants—horseradish, ground cherry, garlic, sea kale, comfrey, chicory, etc.—that can be added to the garden. Each has Its strong points and defenders and all are easier to cultivate and give a bigger return on a given investment of time, money, and energy than the annual plants that most gardeners specialize in.

So come on! For less work and more "bottom line" results than you've probably ever thought possible ... plant some no-pamper perennials in your garden this year!

For more information about some of the vegetables mentioned in this article, see: MOTHER NO. 2, page 32; NO. 3, page 59; NO. 16, page 55; NO. 21, page 25; NO. 38, page 55; and NO. 16, insert page 23 (asparagus) ... MOTHER NO. 2, page 32; NO. 11, page 94; NO. 48, page 122; and LIFESTYLE! NO. 6, page 63 (Jerusalem artichokes) ... MOTHER NO. 16, insert page 23; and NO. 21, page 33 (rhubarb) ... MOTHER NO. 3, page 60; NO. 4, page 65; NO. 5, page 57; and LIFESTYLE! NO. 4, page 55 (dandelions) ... also LIFESTYLE! NO. 4, page 57 (day lilies).

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