Last week was the week for gardens and Marianne Moore. I've about finished her Biography by Linda Leavell (excellent read). I'm finding that reading poetry everyday enhances life as much as having a kitchen garden does. The flavor of words and fresh herbs are both kind to the tongue.
A kitchen garden, or "portager" in french, is a small collection of vegetables and herbs in your backyard or patio. You can also grow herbs in a windowsill. The idea is that the freshest and most affordable way to have vibrant flavor in your meals is to grow your own food.
I'm moving soon, and have already started planting my potager there. It's tiny and humble, but little green things show themselves none the less.
Happy planting everyone!
-Annie