the last time we went down to gulf shores, alabama, we stopped in a flea market and found this little fig tree. it hasn't grown much and we think it needed more sun. when our beautiful rosemary bush died, we relocated the fig to it's spot since it gets much more sun here. maybe we will get some figs next year.
as professional chefs, it is only natural for us to have an interest in gardening, so much of our work involves fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. it shouldn't surprise anyone that we have a large garden. with all of the hybrid and heirloom plants available, there are a lot of things to try and grow. to attempt growing so many things in one yard is crazy. welcome to our garden, a place where insanity rules and we love it.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
oh fay, what wonderful rain you brought us
we had little rain over the last 3 weeks, that is until fay arrived today. a sprinkle or two but mostly, nothing. even so, the perilla, on the left and the lemon grass, on the right did well. if you have ever eaten at a korean restaurant and had the barbeque cooked at the table, perilla is often served as a whole leaf used as a wrap for the meats and little dishes that come with it. we found the seeds in one of our favorite stores, K&S World Market and planted a few in the garden. it makes frequent appearances on our table, darry loves to make little lettuce wraps.
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