Some nice folks in Sandy let me pick some apricots from their tree. As you can see, the tree is loaded with fruit this year! I made three batches of jam! These little jars of Utah summer sunshine will be enjoyed all winter long!
I never thought artichoke plants could over-winter in Utah. It’s just too cold. Artichokes are a California/Mediterranean thing, right? Well, I went on a garden tour in Tooele Valley last weekend and I saw artichoke plants that were over 4 feet tall and LOADED with artichokes!! I asked the man who grew them how he […]
September is here and the tomato harvest is ON. This year I only grew one tomato plant, but it just keeps cranking out big ripe tomatoes! A friend gave me a bunch of heirloom tomatoes, too. I’ll be making my favorite salsa today: Pico de Gallo: chopped fresh tomatoeschopped onionchopped cilantrochopped jalapeno (and serano, if […]