Experiments on extracting edible leaf proteins continued into the 1970s.

Try wrapping them in prosciutto, edible leaves or foil, or propping skinless fillets on slices of lemon.

Lettuce and other edible leaves are perhaps more ideal, as the shade will offer an advantage over full sunshine, protecting crops from the sun's heat and the risk of bolting.

The parsley also has edible leaves and the marigolds will complement the display with striking flowers in shades of orange, yellow and mahogany red.

Golden beet have the additional benefit of having edible leaves to use, like spinach.