garden updates



our garden is becoming very bountiful these days.  the eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onions, peppers, chard, kale, collards, green beans, potatoes, and herbs have been providing pretty regularly these past couple of weeks.  it is really great because we have been able to share with our family and friends and still have plenty.  i hope the regular summer temps hold so that i can {comfortably} get some canning done this week.  i realized that i did not feature a garden last week, so while hendrix and i are on an adventure today, i will track an awesome garden down for {garden}REVOLUTION.  in the meantime, do have an overabundance of veggies in your garden or did you get something new in your co-op that you need to some cooking tips for?  email me at clementinespandp@gmail.com, leave a comment on this blog, or on facebook.  i'll send you some of my best ideas and we can share them with everyone right here.  i was lucky enough to work for almost three years in a restaurant where everything was made from scratch and seasonal ingredients...and the cooks were generous with their knowledge.  not everyone is, so let's all share our knowledge and tried & true tips.

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parsley, rosemary, oregano

where: my aunt theresa's backyard in omaha, ne

awesomeness: hendrix and i put together this little herb box for his aunt tree-cee on mother's day. she moved into a beautiful home with beautifully landscaped flower gardens, but there is really no place for veggies.  she loves to cook with herbs for the extra flavor and their ability to eliminate the need for added salt.  we try to give her a ton of veggies and herbs during the growing season, but this allows her to have herbs ready at her back door.  this is a great example of how even growing a bit of food can really elevate your cooking and save you bucks.  by growing her own herbs, aunt theresa isn't forced to buy those $3 clamshells of fresh herbs at the grocery store every time she wants to add flavor to her cooking.  even better...she knows right where those herbs came from. and that is awesome.

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garden{REVOLTION}:: one, two, three

if you are thinking about adding a garden to your yard or are wanting to get into container gardening, remember that clementine's offers consultations and garden prep.  consultations start at $40, email clementinespandp@gmail for more info.  now is the perfect time to start planning your fall gardens. 



{garden}REVOLUTION::three

where: westwood church, omaha ne
awesomeness: the church contributed not only property but funds to build this community garden for the neighborhood they are a part of...there are 30 raised beds for the neighborhood and church members to grow food in which is....
totally awesome.

{garden}REVOLUTION::two

where: andrea's in papillion, ne
awesomeness: this one blue barrel is growing potatoes, onions, kale, lettuce spinach, and herbs.
pretty awesome for a first timer!

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you can learn more about our blue barrels by emailing us at clementinespandp@gmail.com.  they are prolific producers, virtually maintenance free, and allow folks to  grow their own food in a relatively small space.



{garden}REVOLUTION:: one

where: stella's burger joint in bellevue ne
awesomeness: see that barrel in the middle? tubes split up and run through the raised beds in a square foot garden style grid.  it created a grid for planting and watering (soaker hose style).  awesome.

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have you noticed a revolution happening, friends?  there's a gardening revolution happening.  look around.  raised beds popping up, overfilled with greens and tomato plants.  pots on balconies filled with herbs.  blue barrels growing herbs, peas, and greens.  people are taking back their yards, balconies, and windows....they are growing food.  i'm keeping my eyes peeled and snapping photos.  every week, i'll feature the photos. want to see your garden here? invite me over! want to start a garden? email us at clementinespandp@gmail.com.