May 2026 Update
I thought it was about time for another update as we near the end of May here. Time is surely flying by as I am staying busy with gardening! Spring means asparagus season here, and we’ve had a pretty good year for it. We finished cutting it this week and mowed the bed down to get rid of weeds and let the ferns start growing to replenish the roots for next year’s crop. We cut almost 12 pounds, and we have enjoyed it for many meals. Last week we made a chicken and asparagus stir-fry that we served over black rice, and that is always a favorite here. We also roast it in the oven fairly often, which is a simple but tasty treatment. asparagus harvest asparagus stir-fry As asparagus season ends, I am continuing to cut the spring lettuce on an as-needed basis. Strawberry Oakheart is a variety from Wild Garden Seed that does well for me here. It doesn’t make real big heads, but the long pointed leaves color up nicely and are tender and mild tasting. Strawberry Oakheart le...