Stinging nettle is a powerful health supporting plant rich in many minerals and vitamins. I especially like that it’s high in iron and also has a high vitamin C content which helps in the absorption of the iron. Here’s how I make my nettle soup… I sauté some onion, garlic and leek in a soup [. . .]
stinging nettlez
Seems like suddenly, the nettles are ready for picking…..and so I picked some today. What a glorious green smell they have when first picked. One of my favourite nettle patches grows down by the pond. Stinging nettles love low wet areas near ponds and streams and at my place, they often grow with their good [. . .]
beautiful radicchio
I found this growing in the garden. So beautiful…..
spinach and crocus
For the last few years now, when Valentine’s Day arrives I start feeling like it’s time to plant my spinach and my shelling and edible pod peas. This winter has been so mild here on the south coast of BC that I probably could have started sooner….but I didn’t want to get fooled! I recently [. . .]
musque de provence
I think this lovely squash from last summer’s garden is quite possibly my favourite thing that I’ve ever grown. It’s a sculpture! It’s a french heirloom squash called “Musque de Provence”….I love growing these beautiful and unusual heirloom squashes. There are so many different kinds. They take up a lot of growing space in the [. . .]
when the cherry tree blooms
When the ornamental cherry tree is in full magnificent bloom and the bees are buzzing around the gorgeous pink blossoms as they were today, I know it’s time to get serious about starting seeds for the summer garden. Last fall, I planted sweet pea seed outside where I want them to grow (the flowers, not [. . .]