Welcome to Perilla People’s Garden
Take some time to wander and breathe in the garden.
Let yourself to be drawn to the shape, color, scent, or name of a plant.
These plants are loved allover Asia for the flavor in their leaves and seeds.
Focus on one Perilla.
Get your nose close to the plant.
Can you smell the leaf?
If not, ever so gently rub a leaf between your fingers.
How would you describe the fragrance?
Explore the top and bottom of a leaf.
Look at the textures and color present on both sides
All of these Perilla cultivars were developed in relation to human preferences.
In Japan, shiso is primarily cultivated for leaves. If it is summer or
fall and there is an abundance of leaves, you may feel the urge to
pick one. Gently tear a small piece, if you wish, and taste it.
In India, bhangjeera is grown for the seed rather than the leaf. If it
is fall, taste a flower or a seed.
Enjoy the abundance of this garden.
