

Re-Grow Your Green Onions
Vegetable Gardening
First of all, let me begin by saying that I love green onions.
I plant the seeds in my vegetable garden in fall and they are ready for me to harvest in May.
Freshly-harvested onions on the right (Garlic is on the left).
I…

July Vegetable Garden Update
Vegetable Gardening
I must confess that the heat of July keeps me indoors most of the time.
In fact, I try to make my trips out to my garden under 15 minutes or less. I just don't like to sweat.
But, I do have two things that I have to share with you.
The…

From Blue Sky to Dust…
Arizona
After living in the Desert Southwest for 26 years not, I should be used to this by now...
A beautiful afternoon sky that is soon to be overtaken by...
DUST!
The monsoon season (rainy season) is officially upon us. While…

Antique ‘Junk’ for the Garden
AZ Plant Lady
A couple of weeks ago, we all traveled up to the quaint town of Prescott, AZ. One of the best things that I like about going there is that they have some very good antique shops.
To be honest, I hadn't planned on buying anything. …

Weekend Escape
Arizona, az plant lady family
Do you ever feel the need to 'escape' for the weekend?
I do. Especially when summer arrives.
The hot summer temperatures do not really bother me much because it seldom gets humid where I live - however, I'm a wimp when it…

Snapshot of a Summer Week in the Garden
AZ Plant Lady
Summer is officially here. To be honest, I think it is funny that summer 'starts' on June 20th when we have already had temperatures above 100 degrees for weeks.
It may be hot, but my vegetable garden is thriving.
Here is…

Hidden Treasure in the Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Gardening
Have you ever noticed that not all treasures (and by 'treasures', I mean vegetables) in your vegetable garden are obvious?
Cucumber Plant
A particularly sneaky vegetable are cucumbers.
You can look at a beautiful cucumber plant…

Savoring the Flavors of Summer: A Mouthwatering Roasted Corn Recipe
Arizona garden, Baking, desert gardening, Recipes From the Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, vegetables
Summer's Delight: Roasted Sweet Corn and BBQ
When the sun shines brightly and the aroma of barbecue wafts through the air, you know summer has arrived. But for me, nothing quite captures the essence of this season like the taste of sweet…

“TOP SECRET” Family Recipe
az plant lady family, Recipes From the Vegetable Garden
I bet you have all been waiting with 'baited breath' for me to reveal our "TOP SECRET" Family Recipe, ever since I referred to it in my last post about making peach vinegar.
First, before I reveal our family recipe (and risk the wrath of…

How to Grow and Dry Herbs: Part 2
DIY, herb gardening
I'm sure you all have been waiting with baited breath for the second installment of how to grow and dry your own herbs....I know I have 😉
Clockwise from top left - Oregano, Basil, Sage, Purple Basil, Parsley and Thyme.
Last time…