X: Harrow
Scratch the surface and see what turns up.
Carina Magyar
IX: Pomegranate
The Greeks' rigged game of pomegranate F/M/K.
VIII: Plumbago
Putting leadworts on trial for murder.
VII: Watercress
How watercress sustained Victorian street urchins.
VI: Skirret
A sweet root described by a medieval font of wisdom.
V: Turkey
The many moods of snoods.
IV: Endive
The Belgians invented endives except they didn't?
III: Sunchoke
A funny sunflower tuber inspired an opinionated chef.
II: Water Caltrop
Forgotten and beloved and despised at the same time.
I: Salsify
A little bit of history, and - why not? - some recipes.
X: Plow
There's a new face in the world of competitive plowing.
IX: Checker Tree
While the other trees play chess, this one does checkers.