Purple Pirate Zombies!

[changeling]

"Why waste land, if you have it, on things you can't eat? And why not have some fresh produce on hand in case of the inevitable zombie invasion." – Survive LA

I find this so inspiring. PIRATE GARDENING! It's actually something I've thought of myself, and Steph's plan to plant secret rocket (arugula to you Americans) in our rented backyard is certainly along the same lines. FREE VEGETABLES FOR ALL!!

Also, I believe I would like some more purple vegetables in my life. Hugh (F-W) taught me of the existance of purple sprouting broccoli, and now I discover there is purple cauliflower. How awesome is that?? Maybe (the eternal clause of "once we have our own place") I'll have a garden bed entirely devoted to purple. It will be AWESOME.

I'm still sick, but getting better. Steph, though, has finally succumbed to a week and a half's worth of germ invasion, and is sniffling grumpily on the couch (with one of Nat's Ultimate X-Men comics). We may not get to garden today, I guess. It's cold, and it's been raining on and off pretty solidly for the last couple of days. I'm considering bringing my marconi rossi capsicum plants inside so their soil doesn't get too waterlogged. Still, can't complain. We need the rain!

Comments

[billradish.livejournal.com]

You can also get purple artichokes.

[delirieuse.livejournal.com]

I am TOTALLY having a purple garden now.

[chn-breathmint.livejournal.com]

There are also deep purple peppers (black, they're called), beans (in pods), and a five-color variety of swiss chard that has purple-leaved plants.

They're all heirloom varieties you can get here.

http://www.seedsavers.org/default.asp

Also, one day I shall make purple vichyssoise with purple potatoes. It will be the prettiest shade.

- Mel

(Just popping by)

[chronographia.livejournal.com]

Pssst . . . purple potatoes too. Although, depending on the variety, they're a bit more indigo.

Re: (Just popping by)

[delirieuse.livejournal.com]

How fabulous! Especially the Purple Viking Potato. I must find myself some seeds!

My purple gardenbed is really coming together!

Howdy from SurviveLA

[survivela.livejournal.com]

Any friend of Pepys is a friend of ours. Good luck with your pirate garden!

SurviveLA

Re: Howdy from SurviveLA

[delirieuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you!