Featured Plant: CHIVES!

Ornamental Qualities
Spring green foliage
One of the first perennials to emmerge in Spring
Grassy leaf texture
Purple flowers and buds (both edible!)
Long bloom season
Cut back to regenerate foliage and bloom

Recipes
Chives make an excellent substitute for green onions in salads, dressings, and as a garnish.
Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Horseradish
Potatoes, peeled and boiled til soft
Butter
Cream or Milk
Fresh chives, snipped to 1/4″ lengths
Freshly grated horseradish

Care/Maintenance Tips
Plant chive starts or seeds in full sun and well-drained soil
Mulch with compost to suppress weeds and conserve water
Keep well-watered during the summer
Fertilize in spring after foliage emmerges
Cut back rangy foliage to ground mid-season to regenerate growth and bloom
Divide chive clumps in early spring
Harvest blooms just as they open and sprinkle onto salads, soups, etc.

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