Mom and I were both thinking the same thoughts this week- how much we were missing green! She, however was a step ahead and is enjoying fresh herbs while I only dream of them…
This time of the year I “crave” green. Everything is covered with white outside, but inside there is the African violet, Christmas cactus, and several other indoor plants to help satisfy the “sight sense”.
But…
I want to taste it, too! So I add a head of leaf lettuce or some spinach to my grocery list along with green frozen veggies.
Now, while I’m very thankful for the choices we have at the grocery stores these days to satisfy my “taste sense,” there’s nothing quite as nice as fresh homegrown food.
So several years ago Papa made a shelf that sits above our sink in front of the south window. It was an economical substitute for a “bump-out” greenhouse window I’d asked for! And it works!
This fall my cilantro sprouted again because of the warmth and wet weather so I lifted several of the plants and potted them. We have been eating from them for a couple of months. Last week I planted some seeds in the edge of the pot and we’re hoping that they will grow too.
Joining the cilantro on my shelf is a thyme plant, sweet potato vine to start next summer plants, two kinds of mint, basil and parsley. All were taken from the garden this fall.
It is luxury to me to be able to clip off some “fresh green” to top a salad or garnish our comfort food this winter!
Till next time!
Nana Shirley