My pineapples are finally popping! Woohoo--what a great day to be a gardener! Not only have they sprouted, but look at these beauties. Beautifully formed to plump perfection beckoning my palate with their promise of juicy fruit. Remember when they were just tops in the ground? I posted this photo (shown below) back in July 2015. Babes in a sea of mulch, they were, and now look at them. Granted, this process has been a lengthy one. We're talking years, here. In fact, I was told by a ... continue reading...
Earth Day at Home
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and with everyone home, it's the perfect time to start that home garden you've always wanted. Not only will you have fresh produce at your fingertips, you'll be helping the planet. And home gardening is easy. Remember: plants grow all by themselves in nature. You're just along for the adventure! Raised bed gardening is a great place to begin. It minimizes weed problems and nematode and grub trouble--so long as you place a liner in the base before ... continue reading...
Vinegar & Salt for Weed Control
Learn something new every day. Just when I thought I’d found the perfect solution to the weed problem in my organic garden, I realize I’ve been hoodwinked. You might have heard that vinegar is a natural weed killer. Add table salt and you have yourself a double whammy ultimate weed-killing solution to your garden woes. Maybe not. According to Southern Living, pouring a solution of household vinegar and table salt on the weeds in your garden will cause more harm than good. Vinegar affects ... continue reading...
Roasted Carrots
Gotta love carrots. Easy to grow, fun to harvest and very healthy. I mean, look at these two love birds. Just goes to show, you never know what's happening beneath the surface. And did I mention they're versatile when it comes to your menu? Last night we enjoyed Roasted Carrots for dinner. Easter we'll work them on to the dessert menu with by way of the Fluffiest Carrot Cake EVER. Lunch snacks include Oatmeal-Carrot Cookies. Healthy and delicious! Speaking of lunch snacks, try ... continue reading...
Salad Bistro
My garden is like a salad bistro from November through April. The weather is perfect and nothing says "al fresco" like a Florida winter. In my garden, I grow a variety of lettuce, brassicas, and roots--all perfect for a healthy salad. However, eating salad every day can get boring. Yes, I said it out loud. I don't know about you, but "same old, same old" is not in my repertoire. And why should it be? Gazing out over my garden, I have a plethora of produce to choose from, and none of it ... continue reading...
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