Last year’s broccoli and cauliflower plants were left in the rear beds for winter interest. Who would have known (actually, many of you, I suspect) that these plants would not only survive the winter, but the heads would separate and burst into exuberant bloom:
And of course, other food crops have proven to be pleasingly ornamental. Here is one of the heirloom apples against the photovoltaic panels:
And the early season blueberries, with each blossom containing the promise of a sweet berry to come:
I look forward to my next dish of broccoli blossoms on the Battery Rooftop. Am regretting not bringing some home as a party favor, to saute with some garlic and serve with polenta or pasta.