by Jamie S.
The May Eat Local Challenge starts in only a couple of weeks. But if you can lay hands on a little bit of good dirt, you can have your own homegrown greens sooner than you think. Arugula "Astro" is a variety that comes up fast and tolerates heat--which, if you're in the American southeast like I am, is going to be important in the hot drought year that's shaping up.
Or you can plant sorrel (pictured). Few greens are as versatile as this easy-to-grow, tart-leaved perennial. I'll be showcasing it in various ways throughout the month.
Jamie S. lives in rural Georgia and writes 10 Signs Like This, a blog that's part gardening journal, part cookbook, part sustainable lifestyle, and part short attention span.
