May 2, 2026

Barbara Pierson has shaped the legendary White Flower Farm nursery in Morris for 26 years, bringing deep expertise and genuine passion to one of Litchfield County’s most beloved institutions. Here, she shares her five favorite edibles from the farm’s kitchen garden. She uses the word “edibles” intentionally, since tomatoes and other food crops are technically fruits, not vegetables.

FRENCH TARRAGON
One of the best-tasting and easiest herbs to grow. It is perennial, so it returns year after year to give you fresh tarragon for your favorite recipes. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and loves to be cut.

DILL ‘BOUQUET’
Dill is easy to grow and returns via seedlings each year. Not only is it wonderful in recipes and as a garnish, it also attracts swallowtail caterpillars, a favorite sight in any garden.

TOMATO ‘CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES’
Every year this tomato produces dozens of cherry tomatoes that are beautiful to look at and even better to eat. With a flavor similar to ‘Cherokee Purple,’ they are savory, sweet, and disease-resistant.

CUCUMBER ‘PATIO SNACKER’
An incredibly productive variety that thrives in a raised bed or container. Easy to grow and can be picked at any stage for multiple uses.

PEPPER ‘PICK AND POP YELLOW’
A new favorite and an All-America Selections winner, this pepper really delivers here in Connecticut.