Solanum Melangena by Katie DelayIntrigued by this opportunity, I grew an eggplant in my garden this summer, drawing it 2 3 times each week. At my local farmers market I found more eggplants of every conceivable color, shape, and size. I studied the botany of the flowers, leaves, stems, and fruit. I included this in the illustrations along with a traditional botanical illustration, which includes a pop up. To complete the experience I added a recipe for eggplant parmesan, seeds, and