In the midst of winter, one can feel detached from outdoor spaces, and all the growth potential of a green garden. Cold, foggy, sometimes rainy (or snowy) weather, can also create a lack of interest in buying and cooking with bright, organic produce. After all, winter is usually associated with comfort foods like hearty soups and stews, and rich dishes, while fresh green salads are more often enjoyed during spring and summer months. What most people don't know, however, is that even in the dreariness of winter, you can grow something green! Don't have any outdoor space? Not a problem. Even a sunny windowsill can inspire the amateur green thumb to grow small pots of herbs, even fresh lettuce. There are variations on techniques, but in general, you need 4 basic things to grow well: Good seeds, excellent compost based (organic material) soil, sun, and water.
Below, I harvested my first small set of leafy greens. I pulled out one bunch of loose leaf lettuce, some Italian arugula that are relatively still young, and also swiss chard.
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| Experiment growing in a large pot |
After removing the dirt and rinsing thoroughly, I cut up the greens lightly, so as not to distort their beautiful leafiness.
Roasted sweet potatoes and raw pumpkin seeds added some texture, as well as delicious, high-potent nutrients to the green salad. Finally, I drizzled some pistachio balsamic vinegar, and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, and added a small dash of pink Himalayan salt.
Nothing beats the earthy, crispy taste of home-grown greens!
"Beat the winter blues with your winter greens".
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