How I Make Mint Tea From my Garden

After snipping a bunch of stems with lots of fresh looking leaves, the mint gets washed of all dirt. I use a salad spinner to help quickly dry the bunch. Then, I start the drying process. There are a few different ways to do this part. I prefer to dry my herbs the old-fashioned way,Continue reading “How I Make Mint Tea From my Garden”

5 Tips for Thinning Your Baby Lettuce

Exciting times in my small city garden! Enjoying the fruits of my labor with the first salad from my vegetable garden is always a special treat. This year I am growing a lovely mix of salad greens called “Salad Bowl” along with “Burpee Bibb” lettuce. Described as a delicately crisp lettuce that is slow toContinue reading “5 Tips for Thinning Your Baby Lettuce”