broccoli and asparagus aren't related

but they both have peculiar leaves and bear a resemblance to on another, particularly when the asparagus first starts to "fern"...the asparagus in the pgp is throwing up yet another late season spear...this one too is from a plant that has had one lonely stalk all season...feeding the roots before winter...the broccoli has successfully flowered and been pollinated as seed pods are emerging...i will be saving seed for next season...the gardens are winding down but still producing...all anticipation for a new season...after a bit of rest.