Comments on: Welcome To My 2015 Urban Garden! Plus, Some Real Life Real Talk.

By: KitteeBeeBerns

KitteeBeeBerns — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:59:00 +0000

My garden is busting this year! I’ve got baby kale and leaf lettuces, sorrel, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, basil, shiso, nasturtiums, oregano, mint, chard, collard, chives, sunflowers, mexican sunflowers, dahlias, datura, and wild feverfew!
xo
kittee

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:55:00 +0000

Thanks Kristin! And yes, I am soooo excited about the passion fruit plant! We used to have a GIANT vine/shade area at our last preschool location, and it was amazing. You’d just be sitting there under the canopy relaxing, and could just reach up and pluck a passion fruit! They were so abundant and so delicious. I can’t *wait* till my vine is producing!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:52:00 +0000

Krysta! I actually got it in Portland, funnily enough. At this festival in the schoolyard across from the vegan mini mall (don’t remember what it was called). But I bet if you call around to Portland nurseries, one of them would have it. I’ve seen it in nurseries around SB and we’re not nearly as progressive.

Or, I was hopping around on my favorite seed supplier today, Baker Creek Seeds, and saw they are selling goji seeds. You could start them from scratch!

http://www.rareseeds.com/goji-berry-lycium-chinensis/?F_Keyword=goji

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:47:00 +0000

So amazing Jacqueline! I tried to comment on your blog a few days ago but I don’t see my comment – did it not go through? Anyway, your garden is absolutely gorgeous and so full of unique interesting plants. And your daughter is adorable! ♥

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:46:00 +0000

Yes, Harley is doing SO much better! It warms my heart, he’s really getting back to his old self and it’s so wonderful to see. That’s so awesome about your goji poaching — very lucky! They taste so different fresh, I really love how delicate the flavor is. And you should try herbs! Herbs in pots are easy but they can add SO much to your life – in juices (my fave), in dressings, in cocktails/mocktails, infusions . . . so many options!

We haven’t discussed the name or how it might change. El Nido perhaps? . . .

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:37:00 +0000

Oh man, I’m sure you understand more than anyone. And plants outside your door, yes! When I was really little my mom had a huuuuge garden, but when I was 4 she got accepted to a masters program at UC Berkeley, and we moved into family student housing. But still, she always kept a little pot of parsley on the front stoop, and would use it to garnish our food almost every night. I’ll never forget that. Even just a single pot or two of homegrown food — it goes a long way. ♥

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:33:00 +0000

Thank you so much Sarah. Money is so weird and it can be hard to open up, but every time I do I know that it’s the right thing to do. I don’t ever want to project an unrealistic image of my life. That’s so important to me, especially in this blogosphere which feels full of unattainable, aspirational “glossy catalogue” blogs. I’m not about all that. ;-)

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:28:00 +0000

Oh that’s great about your kitty! So glad to hear that. Hope all continues going well for you guys ♥

Seattle blackberry picking! I have MANY fond memories. The pies, oh the pies!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:26:00 +0000

So easy! Just muddled a few pieces of cucumber with a few torn up sprigs of mint in the bottom of a large high ball glass. Added a squirt of agave, ice cubes, juice of 1 lime, and 2 oz of rum. Topped with club soda, stirred, and served! Amazingly refreshing and light on the liquor, so it’s easy drinking. So yummy!

By: Kristin Fisher Rierson

Kristin Fisher Rierson — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:22:00 +0000

OOOHHHH, I have fresh cucumbers in my garden, AND mint! What did you do for the mojito?