I love this question! Very hard to choose though... I'd say dahlias (my favorite flower), starfruit (I know it's tropical, but there are no rules when it comes to Sparkle Wednesday...), and—I'm right there with you—basil!
I actually planted some basil and tomatoes in my backyard yesterday :) I cannot wait to make some pesto and watermelon salad. Maybe even a basil-lime gimlet? So many options!
Fabulous question and I’m curious about the Friends plant sale… sounds exciting! My hubby made me a beautiful planter with walk in fencing. Purposeful growing is my thing and I use all my earthly gifts with thanks. If I had to pick only 3, hmmm… I’d choose summer squash because it has many purposes and is good for gut health, arugula lettuce because it’s hard to find in my small town and I love it, and chives because they’re cool and fun to use in the kitchen. Incidentally, those are the 3 in my new raised bed. 🫶
Are you harvesting your arugula yet? We've got a bunch of baby lettuce that's going to be ready by this weekend! This reminds me of one of my favorite summer sandwiches - BBT+A - bacon, basil, Tomato, arugula sandwiches on sourdough. Smear a little Duke's mayo and you've got a pretty awesome sandwich.
I'd have to go with Peonies- I know they have a short season but since it's a Sparkle Question, short season isn't a thing. ;)We too had a huge plant sale at our school across the street from us and I bought a Eucalyptus plant- I buy eucalyptus a lot so would love to have my own bumper crop. Lastly, Wisteria. Just because I love it.
I'd have to go with Peonies- I know they have a short season but since it's a Sparkle Question, short season isn't a thing. ;)We too had a huge plant sale at our school across the street from us and I bought a Eucalyptus plant- I buy eucalyptus a lot so would love to have my own bumper crop. Lastly, Wisteria. Just because I love it.
I love this question! Very hard to choose though... I'd say dahlias (my favorite flower), starfruit (I know it's tropical, but there are no rules when it comes to Sparkle Wednesday...), and—I'm right there with you—basil!
I actually planted some basil and tomatoes in my backyard yesterday :) I cannot wait to make some pesto and watermelon salad. Maybe even a basil-lime gimlet? So many options!
Fabulous question and I’m curious about the Friends plant sale… sounds exciting! My hubby made me a beautiful planter with walk in fencing. Purposeful growing is my thing and I use all my earthly gifts with thanks. If I had to pick only 3, hmmm… I’d choose summer squash because it has many purposes and is good for gut health, arugula lettuce because it’s hard to find in my small town and I love it, and chives because they’re cool and fun to use in the kitchen. Incidentally, those are the 3 in my new raised bed. 🫶
Are you harvesting your arugula yet? We've got a bunch of baby lettuce that's going to be ready by this weekend! This reminds me of one of my favorite summer sandwiches - BBT+A - bacon, basil, Tomato, arugula sandwiches on sourdough. Smear a little Duke's mayo and you've got a pretty awesome sandwich.
Not yet, but that sounds delicious
I'd have to go with Peonies- I know they have a short season but since it's a Sparkle Question, short season isn't a thing. ;)We too had a huge plant sale at our school across the street from us and I bought a Eucalyptus plant- I buy eucalyptus a lot so would love to have my own bumper crop. Lastly, Wisteria. Just because I love it.
I’m a big fan of Hellebore and Baptisia! I look forward to seeing these in the spring! So beautiful.
I'd have to go with Peonies- I know they have a short season but since it's a Sparkle Question, short season isn't a thing. ;)We too had a huge plant sale at our school across the street from us and I bought a Eucalyptus plant- I buy eucalyptus a lot so would love to have my own bumper crop. Lastly, Wisteria. Just because I love it.