Blooms Vegetables

Growing and Harvesting Okra

I planted my okra a little later than usual in June.  This plant like lots of sun and warm weather.  In spite of the cool summer, I still got a fair amount.  While  I didn’t grow okra last year, I grew three okra plants the year before that and had so many okras that I […]

Blooms

Plants with Colorful Leaves

This plant is a beauty and has an unusual name Alternanthera Partytime.  It has bright pink and green leaves.   It loves the shade which is a bonus in the front of my house because of the trees.  It can tolerate morning sun and afternoon shade and grows up to 18 inches tall (see below).  Since […]

Recipes Vegetables

Lots of Possibilities with Potatoes

If you recall, I am growing several varieties of potatoes this year.  The purple majesty potatoes have purple flesh and skin.  We roasted them by doing the following. Roasted Potatoes Lightly coat the potato pieces with olive oil Sprinkle with kosher salt and ground pepper Add some fresh rosemary Roast for 20 to 25 minutes […]