We have been adding some things to our landscaping. One of the new additions is some Blue Sensation Salvia. We had some areas that needed color and I just love the blue/purple color of these plants. They are supposed to attract hummingbirds. I hope they do okay.
Today was a very exciting day in our veggie garden. We decided that one of our romaine lettuces was ready to be harvested. I waited for John to get home so that we could cut the plant together. I just felt that he needed to be a part of such a monumental event.
After we cut the lettuce I brought it in and washed it and cut it. After a few spins in the salad spinner, it was ready to eat.
John ate his with tomatoes, cucumbers, and ranch dressing. Catie likes hers with Italian dressing, cheese, and croutons. I personally love a Caesar salad, so I made mine accordingly. It was delicious! We had some shrimp linguine left over from Monday when my parents brought us some fresh shrimp from the coast. Dinner was fantastic. There is nothing like eating something harvested fresh from the garden. I think I am going to love my new vegetable beds. Now, If the broccoli will just hurry up, life will be perfect!!
Wow! Your lettuce is beautiful, and I know it's delicious; home raised veggies always are! Your garden is way ahead of ours. We have tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, squash, and eggplants planted. Today John David planted peanuts.
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Looks very delish!
ReplyDeleteThe lettuce looks great. We planted some more in the hope of getting another crop before winter but they are sulking.
ReplyDeleteThe lettuce looks beautiful. I agree, there's nothing like vegetables straight from the garden.
ReplyDeleteSherri, that lettuce does look great. You're right, nothing like food from your own garden:)
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Hi again, Carla. I was afraid I had called you by the wrong name in my last post. I apologize, my mind is really wandering this morning.
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Your lettuce looks so yummy and crisp! We grew cabbage last year but the bugs got it before we had a chance to indulge, sigh...
ReplyDeleteI am now craving a salad. I admire that you garden and think it is wonderful that you waited for John to harvest.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful lettuce! You don't have to wait for lettuce to reach a certain size before picking it. I always thin mine, pull the roots off, and eat whatever kind of lettuce I've planted.
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