Trying something new this year - growing my own tomatoes. I've wanted to do this for years, and never really got it started. I don't have a garden, so this potted tomato plant is perfect for me. So far, 3 baby tomatoes are on the vine. Hope they make it. My friend Marybeth used to have a tomato and pepper garden, and made the best fresh salsa ever - I still miss it!
I've also started a little herb garden, with cilantro and basil. I've already used both in some recipes. The younger son thought I was crazy to use something that I didn't buy at a store. He'd never make it as a pioneer!
This second summer treat is a time-honored tradition that I just introduced to my older son, who has recently acquired a taste for tea (sweet, of course). He didn't believe Sun Tea was possible, so I had to prove it -- and he loves it! It never seemed worth the trouble when I was the only one to drink it, but of course, now we make it several times a week. Something about the sun baking the tea just adds a special flavor.I've also started a little herb garden, with cilantro and basil. I've already used both in some recipes. The younger son thought I was crazy to use something that I didn't buy at a store. He'd never make it as a pioneer!
What are your summertime traditions? I'd love to hear from you.
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Summer time traditions: Sundays at Six concerts in the park and the Farmer's Market.
I've got a new herb garden this year. I posted photos on my blog recently if you are interested in seeing it. I'm also going to try tomatoes in pots this year.
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I can't wait to listen to your podcasts.
Thanks again,
Stefanie
Fresh salsa and a cool glass of sun tea - sounds like heaven! My summer traditions? Greeting each new bird as it makes its appearance in the spring and summer - the swallows coming back, the meadowlarks singing their hearts out, red winged blackbirds, yellow headed blackbirds, pheasants, pelicans. All I get in the winter is the odd sparrow so I treasure the bird song in the warm months.
Hugs,
Kerry
Going to a nearby farm and picking boatloads of strawberries and blueberries, filling my freezer. What do I do with these lovelies you ask? Fruit smoothies! My fav is orange, banana, strawberry, blueberry. Then I sit outside in the sun, reading, sippin. YEAH! This year we have planted a small garden (tomatoes, squash, peppers, onions, radishes, lettuce) but it has rained so much this spring I don't know when we'll have a harvest!
Hi Jean -
My pot garden is growing also; peppers, tomatoes, herbs...same as you. They are in pots and doing just fine although I haven't seen anything other than buds so far.
Hope to see you soon!
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