Ediblegardengirl
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Nothing says summer more than cold lemonade.
Mint Lemonade Recipe - EdibleGardenGirl The heat of summer is here. Nothing cools you off more than an iced cold glass of lemonade. Try this twist on the traditional drink by adding a puree of fresh mint on top, middle eastern style!
This is the best spring for growing lettuce and leafy greens! Cool nights and perfect 70-degree days. Want to know when to harvest these tasty leaves? read this post!
The skinny about growing lettuce and other leafy greens - EdibleGardenGirl Growing your own lettuce and leafy greens is so easy. Knowing when to harvest the leaves is the key to a delicious raw green mix. Let me tell you how to up your salad game.
Do you compost your kitchen scraps? If you don't, you need to read this post. It is a simple way to help save the planet while enriching your garden soil for next summer's garden.
Composting Basics - EdibleGardenGirl The summer growing season is now over. Prepping for next year's garden is something that you can do all year long. Reduce your waste, help the planet, and enrich your garden soil all at the same time. Let me introduce you to composting!
All the lettuce, spinach, and kale in my salad are from my garden today! Harvest a few leaves from each plant by plucking them off and your plants will continue to produce leaves for weeks!
I’m having lettuce envy. Just visited brother-in-law’s garden.
Just made this delicious Jollof Rice from Amac foods with roasted veggies.
My key lime tree is blooming!
Check out my newest recipe, Stuffed Zucchini Ribbons.
Stuffed Zucchini Ribbons Recipe - EdibleGardenGirl Not sure what to do with all of that zucchini from your garden? Try making my healthier version of stuffed shells by using zucchini ribbons instead of pasta!
If you missed it live you can watch my zucchini presentation on Facebook!
I am loving me some microgreens! You have got to grow your own and make this delicious recipe!
How To Use Microgreens In Food? - EdibleGardenGirl Start off your day right with this easy to make Avocado toast. Fresh cut microgreens from your windowsill will make a winter day feel like spring!
Got the winter blues? Grow your own microgreens to liven things up!
How to Grow Microgreens - EdibleGardenGirl Looking for a new healthy project this winter? Try growing microgreens inside your house. This post will show you how easy and rewarding it is to do.
Wishing you good health and bountiful harvests in the coming year!
Baba Ganoush Recipe
Best Baba Ganoush Recipe - EdibleGardenGirl Looking for a light meal after the big Thanksgiving feast? Whip up a bowl of Baba Ganoush and savor it with veggies.
It’s time for harvesting my Scarborough Fair for the holidays! Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
It is time to plant the garlic - EdibleGardenGirl Clear out your summer garden and plant the garlic. Once it is in the ground all you need to do is drink hot cocoa in the warm house for the winter and you will have garlic plants in the spring!
Watch my presentation about Everything Eggplant. Lots of good info and recipes
It’s almost time for Everything Eggplant!!!!
https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/everything-eggplant-with-the-edible-garden-girl/?fbclid=IwAR30--l2i_ESb16n2HNPpirQSiXVQjNdjnMEwGqbUvq0Io7jDZsZSHxHf1M
Growing Colorful Peppers - EdibleGardenGirl Pepper plants are easy to grow and beautiful to look at all summer long. Come learn about the varieties I have growing in my yard this summer.
Too hot to cook? Try this easy delicious salad.
A new Twist on Tuna Salad - EdibleGardenGirl Want a low calorie lunch made from just a few vegetables from your garden? Take a look at this post and serve up a cold tuna salad in no time!
The garden is in full harvest! Lots of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and tomatillos. Watch out for this weeks post about how to make a delicious low calorie lunch with the fruits of your labor!
Kale Soba Kale with Soba Noodles and Avocado Miso Sauce Recipe
The cukes are starting to get ripe in the garden faster than I can eat them! Check out my super easy cucumber and onion salad recipe. It's my go to favorite this time of year!
Easy Cucumber and Onion Salad - EdibleGardenGirl Do you need some help figuring out what to do with all of those fresh cucumbers getting ripe now? Try my super easy cucumber and onion salad. A perfect compliment to any meal.
It's mojito time! Learn how to make your own!
Skinny Blueberry Mojito Recipe - EdibleGardenGirl It is blueberry picking time in Maryland. Do you need an idea of what to do with those delicious berries? Harvest your fresh mint and treat yourself to my favorite skinny blueberry mojitos. . The recipe is in the post!
Learn about growing your own mint this week and you will be rewarded with a refreshing blueberry mint mojito recipe next week!
Growing Different Varieties of Mint - EdibleGardenGirl Did you know that there are many varieties of mint? Some are good for savory dishes, others for sweet dishes. Regardless of variety it is so easy to grow your will wish you had planted some sooner.
Growing your own garlic is so rewarding!
Harvesting Garlic and Garlic Scapes - EdibleGardenGirl Scapes are a delicacy that you can only taste if you grow your own garlic. Not sure what scapes are? Let me tell you all about them.
The peas are ready to eat!
The Pea Harvest - EdibleGardenGirl The pea pods are ready to eat! Nothing beats the fresh and sweet taste of spring peas from the garden.
5 Vegetable seeds to plant outside in early spring - EdibleGardenGirl Get your gardening gloves on and plant these 5 vegetable seeds outside now! In less than 2 weeks you will see your plants sprouting.
Saw this yesterday when I was driving. Thought my fellow gardeners might crack a smile like I did!
Happy National Gardening Day! Follow this page or subscribe the https://ediblegardengirl.com and container garden with me this season! My pea seeds are already up!
Last nights presentation to the Poolesville Seniors was a big hit. Watch the recording. You might learn something new about growing tomatoes, and making some tasty recipes with them!
https://fb.watch/4MsalBPO5X/
1 WEEK until Totally Tomatoes with The Edible Garden Girl! Come join us April 8th while Hilary Schwab gives tomato gardening tips, tricks, and a live demonstration making Bruschetta and Shakshuka. Register on our website today; https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/totally-tomatoes-with-the-edible-garden-girl/
Get ready for the Cicadas! Read my post to find out the different stages of the brood soon to make a huge appearance in your neighborhood!
The Cicadas are Coming! - EdibleGardenGirl It is just about time for the 17 year Brood X insects to appear. These large scary looking bugs will be everywhere, but they are harmless. Cover your hair with a hat and try to enjoy this rare experience.
Home grown peas are heavenly! Read this post to learn how to grow your own crop!
Plant the Peas! - EdibleGardenGirl If you have never had home grown peas before, you are in for a real treat! They are as sweet as candy, whether you grow English peas (the nonedible pod variety) or sugar snap.
The”boys” helped plant today. It’s time to plant your lettuces and peas!
The sun is getting warmer, and I'm getting my garden, raised beds and pots ready for planting! Subscribe to the blog and follow along with my posts as I show you how to grow your own vegetables and herbs in your yard with or without an in-ground garden!
Let's Get Ready to Plant! - EdibleGardenGirl It is time to get your gardens, raised beds and pots ready for the growing season. Let me show you how.
Learn how to grow your own new potatoes. It's super easy, especially if your baby potatoes in your fridge have starting growing already like mine did!
What are "New" Potatoes? - EdibleGardenGirl Do you think that a new potato is something that Instacart has just left at your door with the rest of your groceries? Read on to learn the real answer.
Support my gardening habit and order your spring seeds and veggie plants from Burpee seeds through the affiliate links in this post. My seeds just arrived and I can't wait to plant them!
Should you plant seeds or starter plants in your vegetable garden? - EdibleGardenGirl Check out my tips for ordering seeds and plants for your spring garden. I just ordered my seeds and a few container friendly tomato, pepper, and eggplant plants. I cannot wait for spring!
My rosemary lentils recipe is a keeper. Just cut some fresh rosemary from outside (yes it is perennial and still green and fragrant under the snow!) and simmer up some lentils on the stove.
If you make this recipe I would love to see a photo. Please post it on this page!
Rosemary Lentils Recipe - EdibleGardenGirl Looking for something different to make while you are hunkered inside from the snow, ice and pandemic? Try making my rosemary lentils.
Mita Maria Gironda Thank you for being the subject and inspiration for this weeks post! I can't wait for spring to come so I can start growing my own citrus trees in pots like you!
Growing your own Lemons and Limes - EdibleGardenGirl Wouldn't it be amazing if you could grow your own lemons and limes on your patio? Let me tell you how you can!
Here's the video to go with the post and the recipe. Enjoy!
Chocolate dipped apricot recipe Chocolate dipped apricot recipe