Tag Archives: Organic Gardening

For Lavender Macaron {Coming Soon}

Posted on October 1, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Harvesting Once the  color is bright and vivid, that is the time to start cutting. Cut the flower stems during the cool of the morning after the dew has dried. Both fresh and dried flowers and leaves are used in culinary … Continue reading →

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Lavender Tea

Posted on September 29, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Lavender is best harvested when the plant has not yet gone to seed.  The flowering heads can be used either fresh or dried. When available, I make my tea from fresh lavender.  It’s quite fun to see the colors of … Continue reading →

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Lavender

Posted on September 29, 2010 by moonglowgardens

As I walked up the small gate leading to the front door, I brushed against the Lavandins still in nursery pots.  Ever so fragrant, they take me back to Provence. Lavendins, or English Lavender Hybrids are the workhorses of Lavenders. … Continue reading →

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Tomato ‘Indian Stripe’

Posted on September 24, 2010 by moonglowgardens

85 days, indeterminate — Similar to ‘Cherokee Purple’, very productive, very good flavor.  It is productive, a compact indeterminate plant, fruits are oblate, a bit smaller than ‘Cherokee Purple’, shoulders not as dark, but color similarly dusky rose with some … Continue reading →

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Basil ‘Genovese’

Posted on September 23, 2010 by moonglowgardens

One of my favorite herbs to grow, basil not only fills the room with its aromatic bouquet, it also germinates easily.  I find myself growing basil  year-round for my own use and for friends.   Basil makes great companion plant … Continue reading →

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Radish {Cherry Belle}

Posted on September 13, 2010 by moonglowgardens

This heirloom is a standard for gardeners who love to grow their own radishes.  Mild flavored with solid white flesh, it is great eaten fresh, in salads, or for a crisp crunch in sandwiches.  Ready to harvest in only 24 … Continue reading →

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Tortang Sili (Stuffed Peppers)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Peppers are gorgeous in the garden and delicious on the plate.  For us Pinoys, traditionally extra pepper plants are grown around the yard for talbos (leaves) used in salads and favorite chicken dishes like tinola (chicken in ginger broth).  Please note … Continue reading →

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Day 1: ‘Paul Robeson’ Tomatoes Planted Sideways

Posted on June 5, 2010 by moonglowgardens

We’ve had an unusually long winter weather that sort of shortened spring and delayed the growing season. Some starts developed leaves with purple veins and overall purplish tint due to cooler temperatures.  In this case, it may just be phosphorus … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Cheese

Posted on May 15, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Ah, fresh strawberries!  I love them slathered with sweetened cream cheese! Ingredients 1 8 oz package of cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) Directions Mix cream cheese and brown sugar thoroughly. Slather on fresh hulled strawberries.  Repeat. Growing … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Pancit Canton (Wheat Noodle)

Posted on February 9, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Gmail Chat with my Mom and Alton Brown talking about hot cocoa in the background triggered Filipino food cravings.   I immediately got up, opened the pantry and made Philippine-Style Hot Cocoa (will post recipe later).  It’s pretty much like the … Continue reading →

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