Zingiber, Red Bundle:5 Stick The merlot colored leaves of

The merlot colored leaves of this romaine lettuce are especially beautiful and delicious in Caesar salads

keep in mind that carry-over cooking will continue to soften the veggies a bit once they've come out of the oven so plan accordingly

The really tiny buds may not open but simply support the larger blossoms and accent the foliage

but edible in baby artichokes

They taste great and have all the flavor of a giant tomato crammed into a fruit the size of a pea

Zingiber, Red Bundle:5 Stick The merlot colored leaves ofCommonly also called Pine Cone Ginger, Beehive Ginger and Shampoo Ginger, the red Zingiber provides interesting material for long lasting tropical cut flower arrangements. Because they are so showy, you should pair them with other vibrant tropical flowers that will hold their own. Other showy vase companions include alstroemeria, orchids, calla lilies, torch gingers or bird of paradise. The strong sculptural aspect of this red ginger makes it a