Garden Fresh

A tid bit or two about a small garden growing in Southern California. Featuring some of my fruits and vegetables while tending them and enjoying their bounty.

Kumquats – Symbols of good luck and prosperity

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Kumquats - Symbols of good luck and prosperity

It’s at this time of year that kumquat trees are bearing their olive-sized fruits in abundance. The height of its season coincides with the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year).

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A Bright and Shiny New Year + Meyer Lemon Season

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A Bright & Shiny New Year & Meyer Lemon Season

Saying adieu to a year gone by and welcoming in a bright and shiny new year is both refreshing and hopeful for starting anew…and it is at this time of the year that Southern California enjoys the Meyer Lemon season.

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Quick & Healthy: Parmesan Roasted Vegetables, Grapes & Rosemary

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Quick & Healthy: Parmesan Roasted Vegetables, Grapes & Rosemary

At first glance, you may not realize there are 5 vegetables, 1 fruit and generous rustic seasonings of grated Parmesan and fresh rosemary. The best thing about this recipe…is that there is no recipe! Use your favorite, complimentary vegetables and/or fruits.

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Nature’s Gifts: Garden Tomatoes & Tomatillos

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Nature's Gifts: Garden Tomatoes & Tomatillos

Even with this season’s high warmer temperatures, the growth and abundance of summer’s tomato and tomatillo harvest in Southern California is at its best.

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Nature’s Gifts: Seasonal Garden Blueberries

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Nature's Gifts: Seasonal Garden Blueberries

Packed with a range of micronutrients.
Similar to red grapes, blueberries may also contain resveratrol.

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Nature’s Gifts: Garden Strawberries

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Nature's Gifts: Garden Strawberries

Not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit. One serving of strawberries (about 8 strawberries) is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than an orange. Other healthful benefits include fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

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An Edible Garden – Container Gardening & Other Plantings

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An Edible Garden - Container Gardening & Other Plantings

Over the last years, I’ve shared a post or two about some fruits and herbs we’ve added to our landscape and garden here in Southern California. I’ve been happy to learn that those posts were inspiring to many people and continues to draw visitors to the Teenie Cakes site…

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