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Bart's avatar

Have you even eaten hosta shoots? We did last year, really good. Like asparagus

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Pru Foster's avatar

No - I haven't. Sounds dubious given I don't like asparagus but love hosta plants :^)

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Alex Foster's avatar

You've taught me something new: rhizomes

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Pru Foster's avatar

I'm glad I could find something to teach you! That article was jammed pack with things that were new to me.

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john houghton's avatar

This is a lovely expose on ferns and their very interesting reproductive cycles. Thanks.

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Pru Foster's avatar

Thanks John, glad you found it interesting.

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Marney Bruce's avatar

That's a good post, Pru. How about the tree ferns we saw in New Zealand!

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Pru Foster's avatar

I am very glad you enjoyed it Marney. Tree ferns are astounding. So very beautiful and evocative.

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