With every vegetable garden comes responsibility. I planned for hours, planted the seeds, tended and nurtured the little seedlings, then patiently watched them grow. The excitement at the appearance of the first flower or fruit, made me feel like a proud mama. As the days grow hotter, my garden has begun to look like a jungle. Now we are into the thick of summer and for the most part my garden has been a success. My herbs did particularly well this year. I love to use fresh herbs in my cooking. I feel the addition of fresh herbs to a dish can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Some of the more tender herbs will not be around forever. I feel like I have a responsibility to use my herbs as they reach their peak and before they go to seed.
