Smoky, Sturdy, Satisfying

Slowly simmered with ham, collard greens are a staple of Southern cuisine. DANIELLE ROSE PHOTOS

Grandma’s collards a Florida legacy

BY DANIELLE ROSE

Collard greens have earned their place as one of the most dependable winter crops in Florida. They’re sturdy, unfussy, and remarkably productive from late fall through spring. In my garden, they’re the standout crop each season. It’s always one issue after another trying to grow tomatoes, but my collards never let me down.