Curious about edible gardening options for this summer? You’ve successfully grown a summer tomato and a crisp cucumber. What’s next? Aside from the sheer joy of eating something homegrown, there are smart tactics to choosing what seeds and plants to include in your food garden. Select varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers that you don’t usually see at the grocery store. You’ll save money and spend less time cooking in the kitchen, as many of these beautiful harvests are enjoyed fresh off the stem.
Looking for neat, unusual varieties to grow? Use this list to spice up your garden space.