I don’t know about you all, but my summer annuals are spent! In my front yard I have 2 little built in planters at the base of the walkway. I keep things real simple. (Are you getting my style yet?) simple! I planted a boxwood topiary in the center of the square which stays there […]
It’s that time of the summer when fresh produce is at it’s best. Whether it comes from your garden, grocery store, local farmer’s market, or a generous neighbor, it’s zucchini season! A few easy favorites of ours for simple summer fare. Grilled Zucchini Grilling zucchini is one of my top summer side dishes. If we […]
In July, the green beans in my garden grow faster than we can eat them! This year, in addition to blanching them for a side dish or salad, I decided to try pickling green beans. I LOVE spicy pickled green beans in a tall spicy Bloody Mary! I’ve never been much of a food preserver […]
I am often asked about my raised garden beds. How I came up with the design? What I plant for my summer veggie garden? What I plant the rest of the year? How I get my kids involved? For starters, I’ve always been a casual gardener. As a child I would visit my mom’s family […]
We came home from our Family Vacation to a garden bursting with new growth. It always amazes me how fast the garden can take off in a week’s time when the weather heats up. In Northern CA, June is often fogged in so one never knows when it will heat up! With warm temps and […]