July garden update

We have tomatoes! I spotted this beautiful tomato at the Garden Gnomes today:

The whole thing:

Here is another:

Our zucchini is also starting to produce, and our kale is continuing to go strong! If you are around SDSU this summer, come check it out!

late June update

The raised beds we put in last year are great for growing our root vegetables! Check out the carrots, both in regular and giant size!

Our tomatoes also continue to grow nicely. Hopefully we will start to get some fruit soon!

June update

We have a few new things to check out at the SDSU garden gnomes:

zucchini seedlings!

Artichoke flowers! We got a ton of artichokes this season and let the last couple flower. They produce such unique flowers!

tomato time!

We just planted six adorable little organic tomato plants. I'm excited to eat some tasty SDSU tomatoes this summer!

Artichokes: a simple tutorial

We have a beautiful artichoke plant in the garden that is producing abundantly right now. I know not everyone feels comfortable cooking and eating a whole artichoke, so I've included a very simple tutorial (with a link to a more detailed one). As much as I would like to eat all the artichokes myself, I want to make sure everyone gets to enjoy them!

Artichokes should be harvested when the bracts (leafy parts) start to separate, like in the photo above. The quick version of how to cook them is:

1) put about 2" of water in a pot

2) insert artichoke

3) bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 min (poke a fork into the base to check for softness)

Then to eat them:

1) pull bracts/leaves off one at a time, scraping meaty parts off with your teeth

2) dip in sauce (lemon/butter is my favorite, other people like mayonnaise) if desired

3) when you get to the base, scrape off the "thistley" parts, then enjoy the tasty heart 

That is all! If you want more guidance on the process, check out:

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cook_and_eat_an_artichoke/

SEAWEED FOR THE GARDEN

Come and participate in this alternative fertilizer event tomorrow (3/14) at Garden Hours (12-1).

WELCOME!

Urban gardening and kale are all the rage. Did you know that SDSU is happily contributing to the trend? Want to learn how to garden? Go home with fresh harvest? Take a study break digging and planting? 

Visit the Garden Gnomes in the Mediterranean Garden, next to the faculty staff club. 

Everyone is welcome to join.
We currently meet Mondays and Fridays 12-1pm.