Satisfaction! My first harvests from my small but loved garden are green onions picked by my eleven-year-old son. I hate to admit that I’ve never experienced this type of satisfaction, a satisfaction that comes from knowing. Knowing that, I and I alone (besides my gardener who I affectionately call ‘Mother Nature’ and my 11 year old son, who is a gardener in the making) are responsible for these fresh, scented onions.
Everything about them is pure joy, arousing all the senses. With a vibrant green color it is the picture of health. To the touch they are firm and cool, smelling like sweet sunshine but the taste is out of this world.
I'm inspired to make a salad, during which I rubbed my eye after slicing them and my eyes were awash in tears.
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2 comments:
Ok, how do you know when it is time to pick a vegetable that grows underground? For instance, I have garlic and shallots...when do I unearth them? And will they keep on growing or is it a one time deal?
I am really new to this, however, shallots are a one time harvest and you would have to seed again if you want more. You can tell my the plant leaves when it is ready to pick. Garlic, is normally ready in the fall and seeds on its own.
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