The Victory of the Garden part 1

In  restaurants there are an unlimited supply of farm fresh vegetables every week.  From greens, to okra, to the sweetest peaches.  All you need is a phone and a person can get whatever they want delivered right to the restaurant door.  While everything in the restaurant doesn't always fit into the Primal Bohemian philosophies of eating well, the convenience of delivery can't be argued with. Unfortunately for those of us in the rest of the world, farm fresh vegetables delivered to your door are not an option.  Many of us are lucky if we can seek out farmers markets and find the best stuff to put into out primal lives.  And yes, of course grocery stores have nearly everything you need to eat well on the primal bohemian journey, but you have to be vigillant about where it comes from, is it organic, fair trade, an equal housing lender etc. etc. etc. What other options are there though? For myself, and many of my fellow Primal Bohemians,  we have gone back to the vegetable garden!

When we talk about gardening, it is not about lily's and roses.  We are talking about vegetables.  Of course there are a lot of things to consider before you plunge into the world of growing what you eat.  Concerns about space, climate, soil, and even what to grow all come into play, but if planned accordingly, you can provide your Primal Bohemian lifestyle with a significant chunk of produce for your eating well habits. 

It is easy to get carried away with thinking about what to grow.  We all want carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, okra, zucchini,  peppers, and huge amount of other things.  It is helpful to step back and start somewhere else: herbs.  An herb garden is a great way to test your green thumb.  It can be done inside or outside.  Takes minimal attention, and will drastically improve your primal meals.

I suggest starting with  a small herb garden with a mix of parsley, basil, chives, cilantro, and mint.  You will need a single box of about 4 feet long and 8 inches deep for this many plants, or an individual pot of 8 inches deep for each plant.  Whether inside or outside, the plants will need plenty of sunlight and water.  It is helpful to have some shade throughout the day to prevent the herbs from getting sun burnt if outside.  If you follow the basics of water, light, and some good soil, these herbs will produce a plethora of product to add to sauces, salads, and all your other Primal Bohemian meals.  Of course there is more to this gardening thing, but you have to start somewhere.  Look back for part 2 soon.  So who has an herb garden? Post your thoughts to the comments.  As always,  eat well. Play Hard. Give back.
-JPS