It’s a beautiful daily routine tiptoeing down to the #pond to supplement the native frog #tadpoles’ diet in the early mornings.

Luckily, the everyday #harvest of fresh #greens for lunch includes their favorite (baby spinach). Many other greens are growing, but regular hand picking allows spells for regrowth, and we only plant what will actually grow in this environment. Some are volunteers. Today’s harvest in midsummer coastal #Australia includes:

Spinach, silver beet, kale, rocket, cress, sorrel, Asian greens, spring onion, basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, coriander, mint, nasturtium, leek, green beans, tomato, capsicum, baby eggplant, radish, edible flowers, together with a handful of wild greens grown mostly to attract beneficial insects with their flowers.

Orchard #Swallowtail caterpillars have appeared on the citrus, to increase the neighborhood butterfly population.

#Gardening #FreshGreens #Organic #WildGreens #NoChemicals #EdibleFlowers #Tadpoles #Butterflies #Habitat

A warm winter salad
Fresh greens and toppings all day
Bring on the bright flavor

#wintersalads #freshgreens #flavorful #haiku #poetry

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/dining/winter-salads.html