1. May in the Garden
It seems that everyone I talk to is just as surprised as I am that May is nearly over. Just a few weeks ago it was February, right? The passage of time can often go unnoticed, but with each passing day, the garden declares it loudly. Flowers bloom, fruits appear, leaves grow larger, all marking the passage of time. For many, this is the month to get plants in the ground, while others have already started harvesting.
Some of my favorite memories in May are centered around food. I have fond memories of making that first batch of lemon sorbet or fresh strawberry ice cream in anticipation of summer. I remember eating my very first fresh cherry at a roadside stand on my way home from the Renaissance Faire one May many years ago. Cherries have never tasted quite as good as they did on that hot and dusty day of revelry.
This week in the garden, we lifted a few new potatoes for a meal, and picked our first ripe tomato. Okay, it might not have been completely ripe, but it fell off in my hand when I touched it, so you can't blame me. The garbanzo beans are flowering, and we have two little pumpkins on the vine. There are many more memories to come this spring, and I hope you enjoy them.
Happy Gardening,
Christy
