It was this desperation to have
more ease, joy, and success in my
garden that caused me to dive
down the rabbit hole of Perma
Veggies. I became obsessed with
finding the easiest way to grow
the most delicious and nutritious
food possible, and thankfully, I
wasn't alone in my pursuit.
As it turns out, I was walking a
path well-trodden. Generations
of
plant
enthusiasts
from
worldwide cultures had blazed
this trail long before the advent
of
annual
vegetables.
These
pioneers nurtured the practice of
cultivating
perennial,
ever-
returning vegetables and they
were, and still are, an important
component of diets around the
world.
My goal was to find a permanent,
perennial alternative to as many
annual veggies as possible. The
result of my relentless search is
what you’ll find growing in my
garden, in the meals I feed my
family, and in the pages of this
book.
And I’m happy to report that with
more ease and space in my
gardening efforts, I’ve also found
that gardening isn’t just about
how much food I can grow. It’s
been a spiritual journey too, a
soul-soothing connection to the
Earth that has taught me valuable
life lessons—when I’m willing to
listen. For each Perma Veggie, I’ll
share an inspiring insight I've
learned from working with these
amazing plants. They've taught
me
a
thing
or
two
about
patience,
resilience,
and
the
brilliance of the natural world.
I have no doubt they will talk to
you, too.
Enough drumroll, let’s dive into
the world of Perma Veggies
together. I hope to help you make
your gardening dreams a reality
the easy and sustainable way.
Plant once. Eat forever. That’s
my kind of gardening. So slip on
your gardening gloves, queue up
your
favorite
green-thumbed
playlist, and let's sow the seeds of
our adventure!
Plant once. Eat forever.
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