Flowers, perhaps more than any other part of the natural world, are fascinating because of the many layers of meaning people have shrouded them in throughout history. There is a whole sub-category of etiquette surrounding which flowers are appropriate to give at what times, and to whom. The unending rules surrounding something so simple as […]

It is the season for preserving all of our garden vegetables so today I thought I would share a recipe with you. Many of you have planted a garden for the first time or decided to try it again this year. INGREDIENTS 7 tablespoons lemon juice about 28 Roma tomatoes INSTRUCTIONS Start by setting out […]

There is one garden task that is rather fun for this time of the year… fall planning! Start dreaming about what changes you’ll make this autumn – which plants to move around or new plants to buy.  Fall is a good time to plant different perennials, so give it some thought! It is hard to […]

Fresh tomatoes and herbs create a moist quick bread reminiscent of summer. Our fresh Herbs at Thomas Jefferson Gardens are ready to harvest! As soon as we have tomatoes we are going to try this recipe. INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons […]