Springtime is almost here and if you love to garden-especially organically. May I suggest you visit Peaceful Valley Farm Supply located in Grass Valley California. You can visit them online at www.groworganic.com In their main 2010 catalog they have over 4000 products – Everything you need to grow organically. They offer a wide selection of gardening supplies including natural insecticides. As of today March 7,2010 I saw a great special for 10 bare-root fruit trees for 199.99 SH included! So if you have enough land, this would be a great time to get your fruit orchard growing. Here is the coupon code: 10FOR199WEB to use when you check out.
This month I will be planting my nasturtiums so that I can enjoy them in my salads for the summer, below is a nasturtium salad recipe.
Nasturtium Salad Recipe:
You’ll Need: 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp Champagne vinegar; 3 TBSP olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 – 8 oz. mixed greens; 2-3 oz. edible nasturtium leaves and flowers (that haven’t been sprayed with insecticide)
To Make: Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper until well blended. Add greens and nasturtium leaves and flowers. Toss. Serve with homemade bread or muffins.
Recipe from: www.bluebirdgardens.com