On Sep 29, 8:19 pm, bulka > wrote:
> On Sep 29, 12:03 pm, aem > wrote:
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> > On Sep 28, 9:16 pm, bulka > wrote:
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> That's what I've thought, too, but I'm more interested in playing with
> my food than in experiencing the peak of perfection. [snip]

Nothing wrong with that. We have a friend who excels at garnishes and
decorations. I am always envious of how good her food looks even when
I think (to myself) I could make it taste better.

> Next season I want to do a completely edible garden that looks like a
> flower patch.

Many fun possibilities there. We plant Japanese eggplant as much for
its looks in the garden as for eating. Some pepper plants look like
colorful Christmas trees. We border the tomatoes with marigolds and
nasturtiums and eat some of the nasturtium flowers. Zucchini blossoms
can be stuffed. An established rosemary plant just begs for some
topiary clipping. With broccoli you can harvest the central head and
some smaller side bunches then leave the plant alone to flower. Check
out books by Rosalind Creasey, who pretty much owns the edible
landscaping field. -aem