by Denise Keniston | Jul 17, 2023 | Gardening, Herbs, Summer
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE DILL Dill is so much fun to grow! It has a refreshing aroma with notes of grass, anise, and citrus. The flavor adds a mild sweetness and subtle tanginess that adds a refreshing and aromatic touch to dishes. Dill is a spectacular herb. With its...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 17, 2023 | Gardening, Herbs, Summer
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE BASIL Basil is the namesake of this blog, so I guess it’s obvious how much we love it! This easy-to-grow herb finds its way into many of our summer dishes and is a delight to grow! Walk into my kitchen garden, and you’ll catch the...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 16, 2023 | Gardening, Summer
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE TOMATOES Growing tomatoes is like having your own little edible treasure hunt in the garden as you eagerly anticipate the days when those vibrant red fruits burst into the garden, ready to be plucked and devoured. Are you eager to learn the art...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 11, 2023 | Gardening, Summer, Vegetables
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE SNAP PEAS When I think of Spring, my mind drifts to snap peas growing in the garden – a symbol of emerging from a prolonged winter and the refreshing feeling of new, sweet, and tender garden peas. New, tender, and sweet, I adore snap...
by Denise Keniston | Jun 26, 2023 | Gardening, Greens, Summer, Vegetables
GROWING AND PREPARING CAULIFLOWER Cauliflower is packed with nutrients and is highly versatile. In the summer months, I grow cauliflower and I end up eating at least a couple of times a week! Cauliflower ranks high on my list of the many, many vegetables I love....
by Denise Keniston | Jun 14, 2023 | Gardening, Greens, Summer
GROWING AND PREPARING SWISS CHARD Sturdier than spinach and more delicate than kale, Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse, not to mention it’s colorful and beautiful! My garden wouldn’t be the same without Swiss chard – Bright Lights variety. I...
