DID YOU KNOW THERE are three marvelous opportunities for every garden member to enjoy at any time of the year; no “workday” needed.
-Weed and enjoy the peace and quiet
-Harvest Herbs
-Harvest Flowers
-Weed and enjoy the peace and quiet
-Harvest Herbs
-Harvest Flowers
This being said, I am not encouraging anyone to forego a workday in lieu of visiting for these reasons. Rather, I hope to offer a reminder of the garden’s extensive offerings!
See you at the garden Saturday! Till then, enjoy a little Herbal Info:
CUT THE HERBS YOU NEED, and ENCOURAGE OTHER FOLKS TO CUT & ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY! There are SO many ways to use, preserve and enjoy herbs. Try something new and surprise yourself!
PRESERVING (many sites also have recipes):
http://www.wikihow.com/Preserve-Herbs (this page even has video!)
OTHER: (Control + Click to follow these links)
- How to Store Herbs http://www.wikihow.com/Store-Herbs
- How to Grow Herb Gardens from Seed
- How to Make Bouquet Garni
- How to Make Flavored Vinegars
- How to Make Flavored Oils
- How to Make Natural Herbal Oil
- How to Get Dried Sage
- How to Freeze Herbs
- How to Cook and Preserve Bacon
- How to Infuse Herbs
- And remember, infused oils are delicious on many items for months to come (and they make great gifts!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Infused-Oil/:
TAKE A PEEK AT HOW YOU CAN “Cook Light” WITH 11 ESSENTIAL HERBS—
YOU’LL FIND 10 of 11 at the garden. #11 from this list of faves to be planted soon. In the meantime, we have a dozen others!
YOU’LL FIND 10 of 11 at the garden. #11 from this list of faves to be planted soon. In the meantime, we have a dozen others!
MORE COOKING TIPS:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1209 (You have GOT to try the roasted squash recipe on this site! OOOOOOOHHHHHHH!! Yum!)
ALSO – TOMATO TIPS:
Simple Gifts Community Garden 
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