Episode 18: Meet the Plant Families - Asteraceae / Compositae
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Episode Description: We are continuing with our mini series all about the different plant families getting ready for the spring growing season. And this week we are going to talk all about the Asteraceae family. Also known as the composites or just simply the daisy family. Today's episode will focus on FOUR edible members of this plant family - artichoke, cardoon, lettuce, and marigolds. Plus, we're going to talk about edible landscaping, companion planting and seed saving!
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Helpful Links from Today's Show:
Here's a full list of Asteraceae plants, with descriptions, pictures, and more! - https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-plants-in-the-family-Asteraceae-2040400
And, just in case you want more information about angiosperms... here's a link - https://www.britannica.com/plant/angiosperm
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Check your "hardiness zone" here - https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
Check your frost dates here - https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates
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