Martinis and Marigolds - Refreshingly Quick Tips for Home and Garden

An Herb and A Spice in One

An Herb and A Spice in One

This year, when I planted my small raised bed vegetable garden of tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños, cucumbers and zucchini, I made sure to reserve some space for one of my favorite herbs, cilantro. Previously, I didn’t always try to grow it with my other herbs because it can be frustrating to try to grow. But it can also be fun to grow at the same time. What???

Let’s take a look at this plant which seems to have a very ‘split’ personality and I’ll explain what I mean.

Read on to find out why planting cilantro is a great idea.

Posted in cooking, herb, herb gardening, herbs, spices

Grilling the Garden

Grilling the Garden

With summer in full swing, the bounty of fruits and vegetables available is almost overwhelming. Grilling is an ideal way to cook not only meats, but fruits and vegetables as well.

 

Never done it before? Don’t worry - the good news is that grilling perfect produce is easy. Read on for  a few helpful hints to make your fruit and veggie grilling a success.

Posted in cooking, cooking on the grill, fruits, grilling, grilling veggies, vegetables