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Clown's-allhead was a popular cabbage variety grown in American home gardens from the 1800s onward. Its name reflected its solid, round head and reliable yield, making it a trusted choice for families who depended on their gardens for food security and winter storage.
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You're kneeling in the garden soil on a cool September morning, hands dirty, checking under the broad leaves for the tight, pale head beneath. There it is—firm and heavy, ready to cut. Tonight it will be slaw, next month it will be packed into a barrel for winter.
Reflect
What vegetables do you grow, buy, or eat that connect you to the seasons the way this cabbage did?