I get a very blissful feeling in searching my garden and picking up my own food. I don't know why. Maybe because scientists predict that we are scared of dark and love all the outdoor activities because for millennia that's what our ancestors did before they settled down in cities and thus I am no exception. Or it could it be that I brought up these plants from seeds. How could such tiny, negligible seeds produce such big plants with intricate web of roots and provide us with nutrients that we need to survive? I take them for granted but I am just trying to imagine the earth without any plants/trees. None of us, from tiniest insects to largest land mammals, will survive. No wonder human history is rife with wars fought to grab lands for agriculture and resources.
Yesterday, I picked my first harvest of the year. It was not much; only 4 huge pieces of spinach, lots of turnip green, spring onion, oregano, lemon balm and rosemary herbs. I used these, home-grown potatoes, home-grown tomatoes (they were the product of 2012 harvest and have been surviving in the freezer), coconut milk and Japanese rice-noodles to make some kind of Thai soup.
Yesterday, I picked my first harvest of the year. It was not much; only 4 huge pieces of spinach, lots of turnip green, spring onion, oregano, lemon balm and rosemary herbs. I used these, home-grown potatoes, home-grown tomatoes (they were the product of 2012 harvest and have been surviving in the freezer), coconut milk and Japanese rice-noodles to make some kind of Thai soup.
The first harvest is always so exciting. The soup sounds wonderful with a cold front coming this way Friday.
ReplyDeleteErin, absolutely correct :-). I can't wait any longer for more of the harvest to come. It has become pretty hot here with temperature hovering above 70 during day time.
DeleteIt is so satisfying to eat your own harvest. And you're right - it's more than just eating something out of our own gardens. It's much, much, more than that. It really is something in our genes, I think. Congrats on your first harvest of the year!
ReplyDeleteHolleyGarden, thank you :-). I am glad that you also feel in that way.
DeleteIt is amazing to grow veggies from such tiny seeds...I am in awe of what happens in my garden...lovely harvest.
ReplyDeleteDonna thank you :-). Me too -- I still wonder how do the plants understand that it is time to grow. I know people will say heat, air, temperature and plants can feel them, but still I am in awe and I want to see it in my own eyes and feel it.
DeleteIt's always so satisfying to eat food we've grown. :o) Great harvest!
ReplyDeleteCasa Mariposa, thank you :-). It's satisfying indeed.
DeleteThere's nothing quite as satisfing as harvesting from our own gardens. One of lifes great pleasures.
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Bridget, I completely agree -- one of life's greatest pleasure indeed.
DeleteHi KL, I can exactly relate to how you feel about picking your veggies and herbs from your garden. Even though so far I only grew herbs and tomatoes in my garden it is such a special feeling when you eat your very own crop. Very satisfying for the soul and the tummy as well ;-)! Your first harvest looks so fresh and delicious. Wishing you many more to come this year!
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Hi Christina,
DeleteThank You :-). Tomato and basil --oh ho - heavenly combination. I hope you will start growing more soon :-).
Amazing how little seeds produce such great things, enjoy your harvest.
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you :-). Yes, you are right and it's really awe-strucking.
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