Remember our raised garden bed from last year? Looking back and seeing how a small patch of dirt was transformed from simple construction to types of plants. (see last years garden post) I wondered if it would be the right location for herbs and vegetables. In March we had some warm and sunny days, so…
Today I am making a salad with fresh lettuce from my garden. I start by picking individual leaves from my garden. You can wash the lettuce within minutes after picking. Rinse the leaves in cold water. You could use a salad spinner or place on clean paper towels. Arrange cleaned lettuce leaves in a single…
Sauteed zucchini is simple and fast to make and full of flavor when picked fresh from the garden. It makes a wonderful side dish for so many menus. Here are the different stages of the zucchini squash that grew in my raised vegetable garden. Enjoy!
I know I wanted to plant a garden, and I wanted it to be practical. We had such a beautiful spring and we were past the frost time. It was a perfect time to plant a garden. Let me take you through some of the steps and how we got to where we are today.…
It’s the day and season for fresh herbs and spices. An essential part to the flavor in everyday cooking. I like growing my own herbs and spices. It’s a great way to add freshness and variety to my recipes. Here are pictures of herbs and spices from my garden. Parsley Bay Leaf Sweet Basil Rosemary…