Herbs blooming in your garden doesn't have to be the end of the world. These flowers have an important place in a garden and they can also be edible. Last year, we planted nasturtium, an edible ornamental flower, in our garden. Not only are the flowers edible, but the leaves are too. We didn't eat the leaves, but we ate the flowers. Just rinse and eat! Nasturtium has a peppery taste. We added the flowers to our salads. Last summer was the first time any of us had eate

Even before a child is able read, he or she could probably identify multiple fast food restaurants. With all of the advertisements targeting children, it is easy for them to think and believe food comes from the grocery store or a restaurant. One of the benefits of being urban gardeners with children is teaching them where food really comes from and how it begins as a seed and ends up on their plate. This week we harvested: lavender, rosemary, sage, oregano, nasturtium flow

Garden Tour We started gardening in 2009 and we didn't add herbs until the following year. That year we only grew basil. Since then, we have added many herbs. Our goal is to become completely sustainable year round and no longer purchase herbs from the grocery store. During the summer, we use many fresh herbs. To be sustainable year round, we have to grow enough herbs to dry and jar. So far, we are certain we will have plenty of sage. Instead of posting tons of picture