Re: Flower Day question...

From: Viktor Haag <vhaag_at_...>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 09:33:44 -0400


Mike Dawson writes:

> Many overwintered root vegetables: onions, potatoes, garlic,
> leeks, carrots(?)

...

> The symbolism of most early spring food being root veggies
> seems very appropriate--Ernalda is bringing these things out
> of Asrelia's Cavern.

I'm no expert, and while I appreciate the symbolism, but I've honestly never heard of people overwintering any root vegetables in the ground. As far as I knew, once the frost arrives and the ground freezes up, these plants would be written off...

-- 
Viktor

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