Last night we got 15 inches of snow. The predicted low tonight is -3 degrees. Spring doesn’t look like it will grace us with its presence anytime soon.
Oh, to savor an ear of sweet corn, a vine-ripe tomato or a juicy peach …
In bursts a ray of blinding light!
I’ve broken out the Aerogarden, a Christmas gift from 2008 and the gateway drug to the raised garden I wrote about last year. I can’t stand it any longer. I’m craving summer produce. Guess I’ll have to settle for hydroponically grown herbs.
I’m growing: basil, Italian parsley, oregano, garlic chives, savory and thyme. In 3-4 weeks, I’ll be able to dust a plate of spaghetti and marinara with ribbons of fresh, sweet basil. It’s a start!
Nicole M. Markle 