Grow Your Own Roundup #26

Winter is officially over north of the Equator, though many of us haven’t seen any warm temperatures yet and are in the middle of what we fondly call “mud season,” that time of year when snows are melting and the ground is soaked and muddy. For those of us growing spring vegetables, the gardening can’t wait for the ground to dry off so we slog it out in muddy boots trying to prepare beds for planting. Just today I was out checking for any signs of sprouts in our new raised beds and had water running into my shoes.

Thanks to everyone who joined in this month. We had six participants from three countries, and we cooked with our homegrown kale, lemons, Meyer lemons, lettuce, basil, and scallions. Welcome to our new participants!

If you are new to Grow Your Own, you can visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about the event. Nate and Annie of House of Annie are hosting for April, and the deadline is April 30. Stay tuned for more information from Nate and Annie. I’m booking hosts for the coming months, so please send me an email if you are interested. And be sure to visit the Grow Your Own Flickr photo group to see all the things we’ve been growing and eating.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts. (Presented in the order received.)

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Grow Your Own Roundup #25

As we turn the corner and start marching into spring, my thoughts have turned to planting. We’re starting seeds and making plans to get our raised beds finished and start planting peas and spring lettuces. I’m excited about all the new produce we’re planting this year and can’t wait to share it with you.

Thanks to everyone who participated in Grow Your Own in February. We had nine participants from five countries, and we cooked with our homegrown or foraged Meyer lemons, tomatoes, arugula, basil, scallions, peppercorns, Malunggay leaves, sayote (chayote), parsley, scallions, carrots, and thyme. We had several new participants this month, so be sure to give them a warm welcome!

If you are new to Grow Your Own, you can visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about it. I am hosting the March event, and the deadline is March 30. Send your entries to andreasrecipesgyo AT gmail DOT com. I’m booking hosts for the coming months, so please send me an email if you are interested. And be sure to visit the Grow Your Own Flickr photo group to see all the things we’ve been growing and eating.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts. (Presented in the order received.)

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Grow Your Own Roundup #24

This was our month of garden planning. We have grown some herbs and scallions indoors and and kept a few things going under our new cold frames this winter. We’ve laid out the plans for our new raised beds that we’ll set up in March, and we purchased most of our seeds and supplies for starting our plants in a few weeks. I’ll write a post on how we do that later this month. If you are getting ready for your gardens now, why not share your plans with Grow Your Own?

Thanks to everyone who participated this month. We had 15 participants from eight countries, and we cooked with our own parsley, chives, lemons, thyme, pumpkin, squash, persimmon, olives, olive oil, mango ginger, peppercorns, eggs, basil, tomatoes, chiles, sprouts, kale, and arugula. A warm welcome to our first-time participants!

If you are new to Grow Your Own, visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about the event. I am the host for February, and the deadline for entries is February 28th. I will post the round-up a few days later. (This is a change from the regular biweekly schedule.) Please send your entries to andreasrecipesgyo AT gmail DOT com. I’m booking hosts for 2009, and anyone who has participated in GYO at least once is eligible to host, so let me know if you are interested. We do have a Flickr photo group as well, so let me know if you wish to join.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts. (Presented in the order received.)

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Grow Your Own Round-up #23

Some of us have multiple feet of snow in our yards, some of us have cool or cold temperatures, and some of us have beautiful early summer weather. No matter the weather, many of us are still growing our own herbs and vegetables or gathering, hunting, and foraging.

Thanks to everyone who participated this round, the last of 2008, and during a very busy month for many people. We had six participants from two countries, and we cooked with our homegrown fennel, green onions, olive oil, soybeans, lemons, parsley, thyme, oregano, and sage.

If you are new to Grow Your Own, visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about the event. I am the host for January, and the deadline for entries is January 30th. I will post the round-up a few days later. (This is a change from the regular biweekly schedule.) Please send your entries to andreasrecipesgyo AT gmail DOT com. I’m booking hosts for 2009, and anyone who has participated in GYO at least once is eligible to host, so let me know if you are interested. We do have a Flickr photo group, as well, so let me know if you wish to join.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts. Happy New Year!

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Grow Your Own Round-up #22

Thanks to everyone who participated in Grow Your Own #22. We had eight participants from three countries, and we cooked with our homegrown bitter melon, rosemary, malunggay, turnips, garlic, parsley, bok choy, curry leaves, and sage. Every time I read a GYO recap I want to grow more things in our garden. Michael is starting to scratch his head, trying to figure out where we’ll put it all!

If you are new to Grow Your Own, visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about the event. Deadlines for entries are the 15th and 30th of every month and we post a round-up a day or two later. As it turns out, I am the host for GYO #23, so send your posts to me at andreasrecipesgyo AT gmail DOT com. I’m already booking hosts for 2009, and anyone who has participated in GYO at least once is eligible to host, so let me know if you are interested. We do have a Flickr photo group, as well, so let me know if you wish to join.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts.

Bitter Melon & Potato Stir Fry with Poppy Seeds (Aloo Karela Bhaji) from Soma of eCurry (Texas, United States)

Soma grew some bitter melons in her backyard this year and says they are the only thing she could grow that the bunnies wouldn’t eat. Bitter melon is not a favorite, but she says it tastes good in her curry. Read more

Grow Your Own Round-up #19

Thanks to everyone who joined in this month. We had ten participants from three countries, and we cooked with our homegrown squash, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, mint, apples, kaffir lime leaves, and arugula. Here in the northern hemisphere we’re cleaning up our summer gardens and gathering the last of the harvest, and the folks in the southern hemisphere are preparing for spring planting. Lots of gardening going on!

If you are new to Grow Your Own, visit the Grow Your Own page to learn more about the event. Ning of Heart and Hearth is our host for this next round and entries are due on November 15. If you are preparing for spring planting or are setting up a winter indoor or outdoor garden, feel free to join us!

If you would like an opportunity to host Grow Your Own, please visit the GYO hosting page for more information.

And now for the round-up! Click the images to visit the posts.

Garlicky Roasted Squash from Arika of My Yummy Life (Mississippi, United States)

Adding a little garlic to her homegrown squash made this tasty dish even more tasty.

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