1.   A variegated green and white pineapple sage was spreading out around the coneflowers, whose genes hark back to the dry prairie.

2.   Bring water to a boil and pour over the pineapple sage and mint leaves and ginger in a heat-proof bowl.

3.   Over medium heat, reduce until white wine is almost gone, then add pineapple sage and honey.

4.   Pineapple sage.

5.   Place the peaches, pineapple sage and spices in a gallon jar.

6.   Purple sage and pineapple sage have begun to turn up in vegetable and farm markets, in limited quantities.

7.   Serve immediately, garnished with fresh pineapple sage or mint sprigs.