digging up my backyard, one vegetable at a time
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I have a love/hate thing going on with zucchini. On one hand, the first several harvests are awesome–like the beginning of a new relationship. I can’t get enough of the stuff. Then, comes the end of the season, where I have grilled, sauteed, frozen, baked and pickled my way through so much zucchini I can’t Read More >>
Spinach is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow–and it tastes a heck of a lot better than kale if you ask me…though no one ever does ask me. It’s weird. It grows well in the shade, it tolerates cold weather {it will even survive freezing temperatures under the right conditions}. I like to Read More >>
Green beans are easily my favorite veggie. There are about a million ways to prepare them, so variety is not an issue. Maybe the fact that every single person in my family will eat them in some form: raw, sauteed, canned, etc helps. I don’t know about you, but finding something EVERYONE will partake in Read More >>
Herb gardens are one of the easiest way to start your own little patch of food. They can grow in window sills, patio containers, garden boxes, or be integrated right into your existing landscaping. They are pretty versatile that way. Even if you don’t cook regularly with fresh herbs, they are easy to dry and Read More >>
It’s been my experience that there are two camps when it comes to beets: beet lovers and beet haters. I am a beet lover. I couldn’t imagine my garden without them. They complete me. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I like to plant a variety of beets. It allows me to pick and choose Read More >>
