Old hat for long-time veggie gardeners, but a big deal for me: the first harvest from the raised beds...Grand Rapids, Black-Seeded Simpson, Salad Bowl, Merveille des Quatre Saisons, Red Oak Leaf, and Red Salad Bowl lettuces. Pesticide-free, except for the vapors from my Deep Woods Off!ed forearms (the mosquitos are 24/7 these days after the May rains). We enjoyed these at dinner tonight with a sprinkle of walnuts, fresh ground pepper, and a vinaigrette dressing.
It never ceases to be exciting to harvest something you grew from nothing. Bon appetit!
Posted by: avril | June 14, 2004 at 12:56 PM
Nah, it's a big deal for any grower to eat their own produce. Part relief, part pride, and part satisfied anticipation. Even just a humble lettuce leaf grown by your own fair hand is worthy of elation.
Posted by: Dan | June 14, 2004 at 01:12 PM
wonderful! There is nothing like a salad from lettuce grown yourself. It tastes better than any other salad, hands down. How fresh and lovely those leaves look!
Posted by: Alicia | June 16, 2004 at 03:39 PM
Thanks for all the lovely comments! Still thrilled here, and excited to see (and taste) what summer has yet to bring. Will keep you posted!
Posted by: Chan S. | June 18, 2004 at 07:29 AM
ooh, so pretty! I'm jealous... It's so hot here in Texas we can only grow lettuce in the winter. I had my first patch this last season and loved it, but wish I could have some now when it's so hot and I really would love some cool, fresh greens! Enjoy!
Posted by: Martha | June 18, 2004 at 09:30 AM
It is hot here in Texas, but because of that we can grow tomatoes all year long. We are blessed and cursed.
Posted by: Alicia | June 19, 2004 at 11:34 AM