I didn’t grow up hearing it often, except occasionally at an Italian restaurant. And even then I had no idea what it meant. Just that it sounded fancy.
This week I had some leftover turnip greens, carrot tops, and basil in my fridge that were, well... needing to be used up. And not wanting to waste anything…
The busy summer can have you constantly running from this to that, right?
And it is hard to find time to slow down and do something spontaneous.
I understand. I’m a farmer and full-time mama.
But, who doesn’t love slowing down to enjoy the beauty of nature and picking some gorgeous flowers along the way?
I know that I always find joy in picking flowers. Even just a small handful. Something about being outside and seeing all of the pretty blooms gently blowing in the breeze persuades me to be an authentic part of it.
Do you ever have a fridge full of veggies and no idea what to do with all of them?
Well, that happens to me at least a couple of times a week!
I'm incredibly blessed to live on a farm that produces year round organic veggies and because of that there are always veggies (mostly seconds that can't be sold) flowing into my fridge.
It's my job to make something that everyone will eat out of whatever I have in abundance.
Eat more veggies that's what it's all about, right?
Or grow more flowers for yourself and the bees?
But what about when the deer haven't gotten that memo?
What about when they come in and take big bites out of everything you've worked hard to plant including your tomato plants, your lettuce, and sunflowers?
That's what I'm here for today. To help you outwit the deer.
Because believe me do we have experience in doing just that.
Hi! It's Mary Margaret here. I'm so excited to bring you this special guest post by Ripley Farm's Assistant Farmer Hannah Johnson!
She's our "garden anywhere" girl, and she's about to show you how easy it is to grow the fresh organic veggies and flowers of your dreams even if you don't have garden space. Read on and let her personal experience, tips, and success growing in containers guide you to your own...
