"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it brings."

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Good thing they don't have calories!

There are days I walk through my garden and think about some of the names that varieties of different plants are given. Some have been named after people - some famous and some not, a place, a color or even a rock band. I have to say some of my favorites are named after food and drinks. Maybe because while I'm gardening I rarely want to stop and take the time to eat. Instead I can imagine how delicious some of these things are and not take in any of the fattening calories. It's probably good I don't have anything named peanut butter and chocolate, or pizza or french fries because those would be much more difficult to pass up!

If Julia Child (rose above) lived here she could really put together a gourmet meal for us with some of the food and drinks that have plants named after them in my garden.

Luckily none of these will make your hips bigger.

Heuchera 'Marmalade' can be used in everything from main courses to desserts.

Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' with some fresh strawberries and blueberries from the garden sounds pretty healthy.

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale' might help if you eat too much to make you feel better.

Heuchera 'Pistache' (the tree from which Pistachios come from) to snack on while you wait for your meal.

Pansy 'Lemon Fizzleberry' sounds like a fun drink to have with the girls. Lemons, raspberries and a little Sprite sounds like the ingredients that could be in it.

Pansy 'Sorbet Orange Duet' to cleanse the palate between courses.

Other favorite names like Pansy 'Ultra Baron Merlot', Heuchera 'Caramel', Heuchera 'Black Currant', Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie' or Heuchera 'Beaujolais'. It seems that the Heucheras really have some of the best names in honor of edibles. I wonder if that's why I'm so attracted to them? All this time I thought it was because of the colorful foliage!
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34 comments:

  1. You're so clever Catherine! What a cute post. I never thought about how many plants were named after food but you're right. Gardening keeps me from eating too which is a very good thing! Now, I'm going to get my breakfast tho ~ thanks to you!

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  2. It is a good thing they don't have calories...what a fun post!

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  3. Hi Catherine, I love these names and the plants really do remind me of what they are named for!

    Nalley wants me to tell you he was in Korea in 1975 and there were only about 12 MP's. I just wonder if your Dad was there then?

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  4. Hello Catherine,

    What a creative post! I had not thought of the names that we give plants that relate to food.

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  5. Wow..I totally love those pansies..they are super adorable! gorgeous photos!What a fun post..calorie free gardening!!

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  6. Yum! Now those are the kind of eye candy I like!

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  7. Thanks for letting me know "lol" Now I know why I'm almost never hungry when I'm working in the garden. And the reason why I'm so fond of the Heucheras 'Green Spice' 'Strawberry Swirl' 'Peach Pie' Lime Ricky' Creme Brulé' 'Sugar Frosting' 'Citronella' Caramel' and 'Licorice' And I've also fooled myself thinking it was the colourse =)

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  8. An amusing post and very imaginative.

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  9. It's all marketing. It's hard to resist something called Lemon Fizzleberry or Berry Smoothie. Now, if they came up with a plant with the word bacon in it, I'd buy a flat.

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  10. Then there's heucheras Plum Pudding, Blackberry Jam and Brownies and that's just for starters Catherine :)

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  11. Oh, Catherine. You know... I have a chocolate tree! I don't think I'll be making chocolate bars any time soon - but there you have it.

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  12. Lemon Fizzle Berry sounds like a fountain drink from Sonic!!! I have a Hot Chocolate Dahlia!

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  13. Hi Chaterine, I have tried to find many of the roses I see here in your blog and others, but really have not been lucky. David Austin roses no possibility, and the one you mention here neither. It seem that this people are not known here.
    Cariños
    María Cecilia

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  14. Those Heucheras do have delicious-sounding names!

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  15. That rose hip picture is wonderful. I like the different Heucheras. I too find it easier to not eat if I am gardening. (I probably need to garden more
    ;-) )

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  16. Cute post Catherine! I've never really thought about how many plants have "food" sounding names. By the way, have you tasted a pansy before? They taste like chalky mint. Actually the foliage is better than the flower.

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  17. Now let's see, a little sugar & I'm good to go! Clever post ...

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    Have a lovely eve. TTFN ~Marydon

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  18. Your colors of the plants are so rich and beautiful. I am missing color now that we are shutting down. Great blog.

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  19. Delicious names and a delectable post!

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  20. You did a really nice job on your photos for this post. Looks like your garden was really nice this year too.
    James

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  21. How cute! Love the Lemon Fizzleberry pansy, that does sound like a drink!
    Gail

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  22. I love the names given to cultivars! They're so fun, most of the time. Cute post, Catherine!

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  23. Oh, Catherine, I was sitting here trying to decide if I was going to get a snack, and if so, what. I told myself I can't have my frequent bowl of nuts, craisins, and dark chocolate chips. I had to laugh when I read the title of your post. It was very clever and fun to read.

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  24. Hi Catherine! I was thinking of your little white fluff when I did my last post ;)
    I'll buy daylilies sometimes just for the wonderful name given! This is a great post!
    Lynn

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  25. me AGAIN Catherine!!! This morning Kathy B @ http://cedarpond.blogspot.com who lives near you talks about her father serving two tours in Korea. I wonder if you two know one another and if perhaps your dads were in Korea together?

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  26. What a fun post. I've noticed that since our growing season has ended and I'm not working outside as often, a couple of pounds have found their way to my hips.

    Lemon Fizzleberry would be a drink I'd order.

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  27. Those pansies are sure pretty and a nice addition of color to my morning! I am with you, good things caloric intake is at a minimum here!

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  28. My favorite Heuchera is 'Raspberry Ice' -- which actually sounds like a fairly low-calorie treat! This was a fun post. -Jean

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  29. Great post! They do give plants some of the most enticing names. I would agree that the heucheras win out, but the pansies come in second.

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  30. Your plants are still looking great even with all this rain. Your panseys especially look very pretty. Mine are kind of tiny or non existent. sigh. It's looking good in your garden!

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  31. Love that Berry Smoothie! I will be looking for that next year!

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  32. You've pointed out that the way to gardeners' hearts is clearly through our stomachs! Well seen.

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  33. What a clever post! Now I'm hungry.

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