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Native Crops Grown in Ancient Eastern United States
For all you permaculture people on the east coast of the United States, here are some really interesting native crop varieties. Native plants are often easier to grow as they are better adapted to the local environment. This will give you a list of plants that will make for some interesting culinary experiments. I hope you enjoy this. Let us know how your growing works out for you and contact me to share any interseting recipes or anecdotes.
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