If we could assign a color to each season, it’d go something like this: orange for summer, red for fall, blue for winter. And for spring? Green. It’s the color that symbolizes growth and, for a season in which everything, er, springs back to life, we couldn’t think of a better topic than nutrient-rich leafy greens. This issue celebrates the lush veggies found in everything from salads to spreads. We’ve talked to folks who grow them, cut them, prepare them and have opinions on which ones might have the power to outlast their 15 minutes of fame (we’re looking at you, kale). We’re going green this season. Don’t lettuce be the only ones.
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