Shiso as it is know in Japan is know locally as Perilla. It is a member of the mint family and can be found in two colors. The green variety usually has a stronger taste and larger more serrated leaves. The red variety has a slightly more anise flavor. Shiso’s tastes is somewhat reminiscent of [...]

I have been wondering whether SSE and I were drifting apart for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, this year, I have decided not to renew my membership. My biggest reason for not renewing was the cost of seeds. The organization is completely out of touch with its members. The SSE forums still has a [...]

Late last season, my son and daughter wanted to plant something. It was only about a month before our average first frost, but I didn’t really see any real loss, if the plants didn’t survive. My daughter planted lettuce, which rapidly grew and was consumed as fast as we could cut it. My son decided [...]