Pickling vegetables is a delicious way to utilize all that extra produce from the garden or farmers market. With a long shelf life and the perfect crunch, pickled okra is a great compliment to meals and of course a good bloody mary. Fresh okra, gets packed into sterilized jars with green tomatoes, lemons, garlic, and…Continue Reading “Pickling Okra & Green Tomatoes”
Purple hull peas are a staple on every southern table. Most often slow cooked with a bit of meat fat, and served up with a huge slice of cornbread. Peas have so much more potential than a side dish and are a great component added to a dip or appetizer. The French are famous for…Continue Reading “Summer Succotash”
Refreshing summer slaw is a thing of beauty. Fresh vegetables plucked from the garden; marry together in a cool, crisp cabbage salad that’s irresistible. Herbs such as mint, basil, and cilantro add an incredible depth of flavor only enhanced by an Asian inspired dressing. Crunchy ramen and sunflower seeds add that extra bit of salty…Continue Reading “Asian Summer Slaw”
Succulents have been gaining popularity over the last couple of years and can be found in most garden centers and specialty nurseries nationwide. The term succulent is derived from the latin word sucus, meaning, juice and is used in describing their thick, fleshy leaves or stems. Attractive, interesting, and super low-maintenance make succulents the perfect…Continue Reading “Suburb Succulents”
PROJECT: RAISED PLANTING BEDS Just a few short months ago I found myself in this very predicament. Grown tired of the uncertainties associated with planting directly into the plowed earth, it was time to make a change. Ultimately, a raised garden bed seemed to fit best for me. I must admit that the notion of…Continue Reading “Build A Planting Bed”