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Brumaire
The second month of autumn, celebrating mist.
Herbs
I: Hazelwort
A hazelwort a day keeps the witches away.
Tools
X: Harrow
Scratch the surface and see what turns up.
Fruits
IX: Pomegranate
The Greeks' rigged game of pomegranate F/M/K.
Flowers
VIII: Plumbago
Putting leadworts on trial for murder.
Vegetables
VII: Watercress
How watercress sustained Victorian street urchins.
Roots
VI: Skirret
A sweet root described by a medieval font of wisdom.
Animals
V: Turkey
The many moods of snoods.
Vegetables
IV: Endive
The Belgians invented endives except they didn't?
Roots
III: Sunchoke
A funny sunflower tuber inspired an opinionated chef.
Nuts
II: Water Caltrop
Forgotten and beloved and despised at the same time.
Roots
I: Salsify
A little bit of history, and - why not? - some recipes.
Tools
X: Plow
There's a new face in the world of competitive plowing.