Property News · June 10, 2017

How to make the most of edible umbels | Alys Fowler


Part of the carrot family, many of these umbrella-like plants flower beautifully and taste deliciousUmbels, with their frothy filigree of flowers that float across the garden, evoke an effortlessly natural planting style. Often biennial or short-lived perennials, if they are happy they will self-seed easily, making them ideal for a relaxed plot. Umbels are in the carrot family (Apiaceae) and include a great sweep of edibles, not just carrots but also coriander, cumin, dill, parsley and parsnips – all of which look fantastic if allowed to flower.A number of unusual perennial umbels are worth hunting out, particularly if you are a gardener who likes to nibble their wares. This lot won’t keep the wolves at bay, but they will offer plenty of delightful flowers and require little effort on your part to keep them going. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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