them being exposed to temperatures below 40 degrees Farenheit. And their “hot house” handling seems to be working. Pineapple, banana, grapefruit, Lisbon Lemon and Key Lime were all bearing fruit to some degree. All were suitable for indoor planting and teased me with visions of converting my office into a jungle… until I saw the size of that banana tree. Wow! So maybe I’ll just have to build a high- domed conservatory to satisfy my love of bananas… until George Staten, our host, introduced me to the paw paw, which does quite well outside in our area. “The soft center is similar to a banana mango custard,” he told me. The fruits that can achieve sizes that rival


sweet potatoes might provide me with more fruit than my culinary skills can handle, but it might be nice to try.


George Staten had come straight from the task of propagating strawberries when he greeted us and was wearing his rubber gloves. Propagation is his specialty and “George the Propagator” is his moniker. A handful of folks keep the place running, taking on more staff as seasonal demands increase, but operating full-time very efficiently with a handful of employees year round. Edible Landscaping has a familial feel and it became soon apparent that our host was as knowledgeable as he was a caring steward.


Photo courtesy of Della Ruza Jareb


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