As organic gardeners, the health of your garden soil is very important to us. What does that have to do with redwood garden beds? You might be surprised to learn, quite a bit. Not all raised garden beds are created equal. To build the garden of your dreams - that will last for decades into the future - start with quality redwood lumber.
Refreshing and bursting with the flavors of late summer, the fancy appetizer classic is matched up to create a filling main salad or impressive side dish. This sweet and salty salad is a fun lunch option or perfect side dish for seared fish or grilled chicken.
With a new month upon us, now is the perfect time to get our hands dirty planting some new seedlings for another season of growing - including the upcoming spring! Heirloom Potager is designing new garden installations for commercial and residential clients and will be planting again in the neighborhood community garden. Check out the Orange County CA October planting guide.
As summer transitions to fall, you may find yourself with an abundance of red peppers. Toss them over some coals to enhance their natural flavors. And then turn those peppers into a refreshing mezze, or small plate appetizer or vegetarian lunch. This hummus will wow your tastebuds with an infusion of harissa, a favorite condiment, in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, made from a blend of hot peppers, oil and various spices.
One of the joys of living in Southern California is that we get to garden year-round. And fall gardens are my absolute favorite to plan for myself - and clients. With a new month upon us, now is the perfect time to get our hands dirty planting some new seedlings for another season of growing in Orange County, CA. Heirloom Potager is working on wrapping up a few new garden installations and will be planting in the neighborhood community garden this month. Check out what's on the September planting list.
In the heat of summer, sometimes all you need is a little bit of comfort paired with the bold fresh flavors of cilantro, ginger, jalapeños, and cucumbers.
When the vines grow heavy with sweet summer tomatoes, I know exactly what recipe to make. Savory tomato jam is well - my favorite summer treat.
Have you been thinking about starting a kitchen garden? A place to grow delicious and nutritious food that is good for you and the planet?
Starting a Modern Potager doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a little planning and forethought, a kitchen garden is easily within reach and provides so much more for us than a production space, but rather a place of personal growth and happiness.
Traditional rustic potager gardens date back to the monasteries of the Middle Ages where monks grew fruits and vegetables mixed with herbs and flowers. The raison d'être (reason for being) was utility.