Food Garden Life Show: Helping You Harvest More from Your Edible Garden, Vegetable Garden, and Edible Landscaping

Perennial Vegetables: Edible Crops That Come Back Every Year (with Michalina Hunter)

April 7, 2026·40 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

See the online classes: Landscaping with Fruit, Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot.---In this episode, I chat with Michalina Hunter, founder of Cicada Seeds, about edible perennial crops.We explore:Ways to use perennial vegetables in a home-garden settingWhy perennial vegetables are a game-changer for sustainable gardening Top crops for home gardenersMichalina’s top recommendations for home gardenersAnd we also take a tangent to discuss an interesting tomato that Michalina introduced, the ‘Venus of Willendorf’ tomatoWhether you’re curious about food forests, edible perennials, or just want to try something new, tune in for practical advice from a seasoned grower.  ---There’s a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It’s the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter]

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