This Morning’s Harvest

A good day already.

I picked up my broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower seedlings yesterday from the Cactus Farmer’s Market. Planted most of the seedlings this morning. The weather is perfect!

cabbage, cauliflower, kale, arugula

Kale in rear of bed (left). Cauliflower and Cabbage to the front (right). That big plant near the bottom left is a volunteer arugula.

I harvested mint, portulaca, and kale from the garden for salads this week. Portulaca (aka purslane) is a fantastic weed in this area. It is a little crunchy and somewhat salty. Good in salads and in smoothies.

Mint, Purslane and Kale from the garden.  Phoenix 24 Aug 2014

Mint, Purslane and Kale from the garden. 24 Aug

Purslane

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common weed and tasty snack

Purslane at a more mature stage.  This variety has little pink flowers

Purslane at a more mature stage. This variety has little pink flowers